dealmaker
noun
a person who makes a deal or deals, especially in business or politics.
dealmaking
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a word derived from
dealmaker.
Example Sentences
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That would end the company’s recent ramp up in dealmaking in both its mobility and delivery businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
European buyout shop Permira took advantage of corporate buyers’ retreat from dealmaking during the 2022 market slump to scoop up credit specialist Reorg Research in a hard-fought auction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
The result of the dealmaking spree is an oncology portfolio that spans blood, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal and prostate cancers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Once he joined Netflix, I saw up close how his dedication to quality filmmaking, rigor around dealmaking and strategy, and collaborative spirit elevated our film business.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Fragile artificial-intelligence sentiment and higher borrowing costs helped dampen third-quarter dealmaking, according to Mergermarket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
