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.
Other Word Forms
- predealing noun
- underdealing noun
Etymology
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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Labour has said that the MP's office is still dealing with constituents' problems.
From BBC
“It’s really collaborative and more like goal-setting: What are you looking to achieve? What life events are you going through? How are you dealing with them?”
From MarketWatch
The city is also slated this year to release a series of reports, prepared by engineering firm AECOM, dealing with infrastructure repairs, fire protection and traffic management during the rebuilding.
From Los Angeles Times
The defense did most of the heavy lifting from there, holding Oregon at arm’s length until the fourth quarter, when the Ducks flew out in front, dealing the Trojans another loss.
From Los Angeles Times
But pulling up a bar stool isn’t an option when you’re dealing with twin toddlers who are still learning to swim.
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