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.
Recent Examples on the Web
This marks a pivotal moment for Adams, who is dealing with the fallout from an ongoing fraud case and criticisms related to his dealings with the Trump administration.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
But their family’s world is thrown into turmoil when Rubens is arrested and mysteriously disappears, and Eunice is tortured and interrogated about her husband’s political dealings.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
For more: Musk’s business empire, which has many dealings with the government, has already benefited from Trump’s shake-up and is in a position to keep doing so.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The report also cited the possession of rifles with silencers and questionable real estate dealings.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
But their family’s world is thrown into turmoil when Rubens is arrested and mysteriously disappears, and Eunice is tortured and interrogated about her husband’s political dealings.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
For more: Musk’s business empire, which has many dealings with the government, has already benefited from Trump’s shake-up and is in a position to keep doing so.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The report also cited the possession of rifles with silencers and questionable real estate dealings.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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