dealmaking
noun
deal·mak·ing
ˈdēl-ˌmā-kiŋ 
: the act or process of making deals or agreements
His artistry ran far more to political dealmaking than to personal fortune hunting …—
Sean Wilentz
Sean Wilentz
dealmaking
adjective
learned some dealmaking skills along the way
… that's the life of the dealmaking, world-shaking chief executive.
—James Surowiecki
James Surowiecki
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But the unresolved conflict still intruded on the dealmaking.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Transatlantic trade tensions were back on the agenda during Friday's dealmaking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In all, 90 exhibitors have already been confirmed as AFM looks to retain its status as the preeminent dealmaking hub for the international film and TV business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Investment bank William Blair has reached an agreement to purchase boutique advisor Inner Circle Sports, a move that will give the firm an immediate presence in the rapidly growing world of sports dealmaking.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Transatlantic trade tensions were back on the agenda during Friday's dealmaking.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
In all, 90 exhibitors have already been confirmed as AFM looks to retain its status as the preeminent dealmaking hub for the international film and TV business.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Investment bank William Blair has reached an agreement to purchase boutique advisor Inner Circle Sports, a move that will give the firm an immediate presence in the rapidly growing world of sports dealmaking.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
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“Dealmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealmaking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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