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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This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public offers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury.
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New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Two years later, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Justice Department was probing Derwick’s business dealings in Venezuela for potential corruption — an allegation that Derwick has denied.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The brouhaha marked the latest dispute over Winnetka’s lakefront, which has weathered waves of controversy in the wake of billionaire Justin Ishbia’s dealings with the Park District.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The issue that will dominate the summer is… The future of Anderson, in particular, and summer transfer dealings in general.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Two years later, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Justice Department was probing Derwick’s business dealings in Venezuela for potential corruption — an allegation that Derwick has denied.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The brouhaha marked the latest dispute over Winnetka’s lakefront, which has weathered waves of controversy in the wake of billionaire Justin Ishbia’s dealings with the Park District.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
The issue that will dominate the summer is… The future of Anderson, in particular, and summer transfer dealings in general.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealing. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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