1
: method of business : manner of conduct
2
dealings plural
: friendly or business interactions
Examples of dealing in a Sentence
There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.
He has a reputation for fair dealing.
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The Japanese ace was not the only pitcher dealing.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Seize opportunities in business dealings and act on them.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Panelists were asked about their dealings with Carr’s FCC, which has taken a far more aggressive approach to media regulation than at any other time in its generally staid history.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Seize opportunities in business dealings and act on them.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Panelists were asked about their dealings with Carr’s FCC, which has taken a far more aggressive approach to media regulation than at any other time in its generally staid history.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dealing
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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