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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The spokesperson said they were "as concerned as everyone else" and that dealing with the impact of the incident was their "priority".
From BBC
On screen, one of the films dealing with the global ramifications of the conflict -- past and present -- is the documentary "Who Killed Alex Odeh?"
From Barron's
But equally, he's dealing with a world that's become more adept at riding that wave – and making the most of it.
From BBC
In recent months, the King has been treading a balancing act in dealing with his wayward brother.
From BBC
The company’s chips are gaining wider adoption for AI workloads, including with startups such as Anthropic, but Google is dealing with myriad challenges as it seeks to grow.
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