cut a deal
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“He can’t push her over, he can’t cut a deal with her.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
But after the loss of three U.S. warplanes in mishaps, Trump cut a deal where the two sides agreed not to attack each other.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025
President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to cut a deal with Democrats on a key issue affecting the government funding impasse.
From Barron's • Oct. 7, 2025
Newcastle's dire circumstances and Kurdi's desire to see the club in good hands meant Red Bull could cut a deal with little initial cost beyond taking on responsibility for the club's £39m debts.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
Sizwe would cut a deal, and then he’d come to me.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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