deal in

phrasal verb

dealt in; dealing in; deals in
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."

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Update: This article was updated on July 11, 2025 to note that Ferrero and its affiliates have acquired at least 21 companies in 9 countries since 2015, with eight deals in the U.S. since 2017 before the WK Kellogg deal. Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The idea of a valid business purpose becomes less abstract when imagining an endorsement deal in pro sports. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025 However, The Hollywood Reporter alleged that the actor didn’t have a deal in place; only a verbal agreement with the studio for future projects. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 July 2025 The six-member ensemble deals in funk, reggae, Latin, rock and pop and more, serving up a mix of classic hits and original tunes. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for deal in

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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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