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dealt

American  
[delt] / dɛlt /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of deal.

dealt British  
/ dɛlt /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of deal 1

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  • undealt adjective

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It’s a dynamic the party has regularly dealt with in congressional and state legislative races since the top-two system was implemented in 2012.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Many have dealt with asthma and may face chronic health problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Although Japan had the better of proceedings at Hampden, Hendry and McKenna dealt with balls into the box, while the pace they both possess is a valuable commodity in international football.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

De Min told the BBC communication became more limited while disputes with former collaborators in his business escalated, and he dealt with his own serious health issues.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He dealt the blunt end of the bar a smart blow, setting it firmly into the crack.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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