dealing
Americannoun
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Usually dealings. relations; business.
frequent dealings; commercial dealings.
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conduct in relations to others; treatment.
honest dealing.
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Origin of dealing
First recorded in 1250–1300, dealing is from the Middle English word deling. See deal 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Victor pointed out that there were plenty of other long-term impacts the U.S. and global economies will be stuck dealing with beyond just high oil prices.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Europeans have meanwhile learned to be more confident from dealing with the Trump administration, and have become more comfortable with flying the flag for the EU, Metsola said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
So traders dealing with physical crude barrels can quickly identify imbalances and reallocate supplies quickly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
"These are things that we're dealing with these days upfront and personal, and I think that's what makes 'Giant' so important, and what's made it such a success," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
With its distinguished reputation, this was where other hospitals in the country sent their most difficult cases, including people dealing with cancer, serious burns, psychiatric conditions, and infectious diseases.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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