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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
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Bailee was born when Jelly Roll was 23 and incarcerated for drug dealing.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
But on April 29 the United States Supreme Court effectively gutted the VRA, dealing a devastating blow to all communities, not just Black communities, across our country.
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Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Though the national independence be blurred by the servility of individuals, though freedom and equality have been proclaimed only to leave room for a monstrous display of slave-dealing and slave-keeping .
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Bailee was born when Jelly Roll was 23 and incarcerated for drug dealing.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
When all of Davidson’s wheeling and dealing this week was done, the Hawks made five selections Saturday on Day 2 of the draft.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
But on April 29 the United States Supreme Court effectively gutted the VRA, dealing a devastating blow to all communities, not just Black communities, across our country.
—
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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Assemblymember Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, whose constituency includes a large number of state employees, said he was disappointed that the governor hasn’t come to the bargaining table to negotiate telework with unions.
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Our bargaining team reached agreement with the union on a number of issues and remains ready to continue discussions at any time.
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The purchase reflects a broader effort to improve protection at military bases as unauthorized drone activity becomes more common.
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But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on.
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And the source material for the AI Overviews also appears eminently gameable, even when not trafficking in actual fiction.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits.
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Vahidi has become a major player in formulating Iran’s tough stance in negotiating a possible permanent end to the war with the United States, experts say.
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Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
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For Shields, who oversees much larger negotiations between 51,000 Actor’s Equity members and groups like Broadway League, which represents Broadway shows, the Casa Bonita fight is small but personal.
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Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.
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While the administration lost its bid this week to do away with birthright citizenship by executive order, its strategy has, in large part, been a success.
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With reports of a looming offer sheet prepared for Mintyukov, Verbeek had to decide on locking up his young defenseman, considering trading him or taking the compensation in not matching the number Mintyukov would have signed at.
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Not only are the unsponsored ADRs performing worse than SK Hynix’s South Korea shares, but liquidity is also severely limited, making trading them a challenge.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Average transaction values for travel are still high, more than $31,000, but travelers are scrutinizing their receipts and pushing back when rate hikes don't come with better service.
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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