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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Investors cannot transact freely in the country’s financial markets because of capital controls, and the currency is heavily managed by the government — two insurmountable barriers to the Chinese currency assuming a more global role.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sloan acknowledged that this has been one of the latest-breaking baseball markets he’s seen in a while, as scatter deals that are normally hashed out in January and February were still being transacted on Opening Day.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For those that might want to transact, any moves with future payrolls well could take into consideration what happens next with Doncic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Just last week, the CEO of Del Records was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act, over performances with the CJNG.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sloan acknowledged that this has been one of the latest-breaking baseball markets he’s seen in a while, as scatter deals that are normally hashed out in January and February were still being transacted on Opening Day.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For those that might want to transact, any moves with future payrolls well could take into consideration what happens next with Doncic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
Just last week, the CEO of Del Records was found guilty of conspiracy to transact with a cartel, along with 10 other counts related to the Kingpin Act, over performances with the CJNG.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
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It is not lost on Villa observers that shortly after Ronaldo signed a new contract at Al Nassr, Duran had negotiated a temporary move elsewhere.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Derby has reportedly offered Charlotte FC an $8 million transfer fee, which if accepted, would allow the English club to negotiate with Agyemang on a contract.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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After requesting a trade from Portland in 2023, Lillard was dealt to Milwaukee in a high-profile move intended to boost the team’s championship chances.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 July 2025
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With over 525,000 visitors to the tournament, over 5% of all spectators purchased one of the champs logo caps in 2025.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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It’s been nearly 10 years since Timmy Stamper purchased Tracks in Wax record store at 4741 N. Central Avenue, just south of Camelback Road in Phoenix, from Julie Chiesa, the widow of Dennis Chiesa, who opened the business with his brother Don in 1982.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The company, founded in 1946, sells products in more than 170 countries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Unlike many of his peers, Leadon hasn’t sold his publishing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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First-timers can rent shoes or buy gear at Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville and book half- or full-day private climbing trips with New River Mountain Guides.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, bought the ticket at a QuickTrip gas station, at 2051 FM 663 in Midlothian, the release states.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Our community’s green space has been treated as expendable, bartered away for the benefit of an outside sports franchise.—
John Herbst,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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But while metal coins were more convenient than bartering, they were limited by the ability to mine precious metals.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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