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dealing

American  
[dee-ling] / ˈdi lɪŋ /

noun

  1. Usually dealings. relations; business.

    frequent dealings; commercial dealings.

  2. 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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But dealing with a rapid run-up in prices is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're not exhausted from our caring roles, the exhaustion comes from dealing with professionals, or social care, health, education. Parent carers I think have got it the hardest."

From BBC

And dealing with a rapid gasoline-price increase is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I thought, this is a normal person that I'm dealing with."

From BBC

Asian carriers, in particular, are dealing with a "double shock" of rising global oil prices and a regional jet fuel shortage that has forced them to take action, he added.

From BBC

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