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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In court filings and dealings with the Justice Department, Ver had always denied dodging his tax bill intentionally — a key distinction between a criminal and civil tax violation — and claimed to have relied on the advice of accountants and tax attorneys.
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Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The committee also led an investigation into the private business dealings of the Biden family.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In other dealings early Friday, gold and silver prices gained.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Along with Atre’s problematic business dealings, the book explores his stormy relationship with Rachael Lynch, an experienced grower with a degree in environmental science.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The committee also led an investigation into the private business dealings of the Biden family.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In other dealings early Friday, gold and silver prices gained.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Along with Atre’s problematic business dealings, the book explores his stormy relationship with Rachael Lynch, an experienced grower with a degree in environmental science.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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