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as in bargaining
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as in activity
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as in trafficking
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of dealing
Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
That probe grew to include scrutiny of his overseas business dealings in China, Ukraine, and elsewhere, ABC News previously reported.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Cookie was the outspoken wife of Lucious Lyon, played by Terrance Howard, who, after serving time in prison for drug dealing, returns to reclaim her spot in Empire Entertainment.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
None of those dealings appear to have been underway while Bondi was representing the companies, but elsewhere Bondi disclosed some prior matters involving the DOJ that are ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s recent dealings with the United Arab Emirates struck a similar chord.
—Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
That probe grew to include scrutiny of his overseas business dealings in China, Ukraine, and elsewhere, ABC News previously reported.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Cookie was the outspoken wife of Lucious Lyon, played by Terrance Howard, who, after serving time in prison for drug dealing, returns to reclaim her spot in Empire Entertainment.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
None of those dealings appear to have been underway while Bondi was representing the companies, but elsewhere Bondi disclosed some prior matters involving the DOJ that are ongoing.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
Noun
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All activities involving Howard County Public School System students and staff are canceled due to forecasted inclement weather.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The book industry in the U.S. has grown over the last two decades, proving the activity of reading to be popular even in the age of social media and streaming.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Two Connecticut men have been found guilty of trafficking fentanyl after selling to undercover officers, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Dec. 2024
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Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking drugs, laundering money, obstructing justice, carjacking, kidnapping and murdering two women.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, financing customers from your own balance sheet can strain resources, while negotiating credit facilities often involves lengthy and intricate processes.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.—
David Moin,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
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Parts of America’s new shelf overlap with those of the Bahamas, Canada, and Japan, prompting ongoing negotiations.—
Jack Truesdale,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Putin said the decree showed Ukraine was not interested in peace negotiations and would nullify any agreement made unless it was revoked.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Focus Features Gory and gruesome, The Substance was never a shoo-in for mainstream success.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Finding the right head coach to lead an organization to long-term success is a challenging endeavor.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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At its peak, Silk Road functioned as a global drug bazaar, with transactions conducted largely in bitcoin.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The list of transactions, which stretched from 2017 until Reina resigned in 2023, included $145,000 in travel, lodging and vehicle rental costs.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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The number of minority and women-owned business enterprises that registered with the city also saw a significant increase in 2024, making up 52.8% of the registrations, compared to 1.8% of registrations in 2023, which was one of the goals of the pilot, the presentation said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Ulbricht was handed a life sentence for his involvement in the enterprise and is currently incarcerated at a high-security penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bottom line For home sellers, 2025 is looking good with many homes commanding higher prices and selling quickly.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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