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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Joss’ self-destructive instincts, Wahl-Trejo says, were at their worst in his dealings with neighbors.
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Kings are effectively done with their significant contractual dealings this summer.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The two statewide organizations that represent local government officials in their dealings with state government and the Legislature, did not answer questions about Florida DOGE.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
In other dealings early Friday, U.S. benchmark crude oil shed 70 cents to $68.56 per barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, gave up 69 cents to $71.01 per barrel.
—Teresa Cerojano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Kings are effectively done with their significant contractual dealings this summer.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The two statewide organizations that represent local government officials in their dealings with state government and the Legislature, did not answer questions about Florida DOGE.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
In other dealings early Friday, U.S. benchmark crude oil shed 70 cents to $68.56 per barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, gave up 69 cents to $71.01 per barrel.
—Teresa Cerojano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dealing
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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