as in to negotiate
to do (business) with another person, company, etc.
We had some important business to transact with our distributors. transact a real estate deal
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When asked about the cost to American Express of protecting against AI errors, Gebb said that agents will improve over time, and if consumers have the confidence to transact using agents on the Amex network, that will ultimately bring more transaction volume to the company.
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The Place 2 Be at downtown Hartford’s Constitution Plaza, in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square and in New Haven lost their sales and use tax permits on Monday, approvals required for businesses to transact business under state law.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Given the billions of dollars in advertising transacted on Nielsen data, even minor changes can have a big impact on major media companies and streamers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The drone agreement between Canada and Ukraine is the latest defense diplomacy deal the Ukrainian government has made this year.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Cycling is a particularly big part of the culture of The Netherlands and several other countries coming to Kansas City for the World Cup — the Dutch national team purchased 17 bikes from Midwest Cyclery prior to the event.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Organizations purchased systems to augment human labor.—
Srini Attili,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That was actually the settlement of a long-term dispute over arms Iran bought from the US before the Islamic revolution.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Authorities say fentanyl can be sold as pills with some online dealers claiming the pills are Xanax, Percocet and oxycodone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The opening of the Obama Presidential Center is just days away, and among the items sold in the center's gift shop comes from a young entrepreneur.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Bac Ha is one of the busiest and most visually striking markets in its region, drawing multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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One of the busiest and most visually striking markets in the region, Bac Ha draws multiple ethnic minority groups who barter and sell their goods each week.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Transact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transact. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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