dealt
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The case will return to the family court to be dealt with at a later date.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Flat sales dealt a substantial blow to a housing industry that was counting on a strong spring season to emerge from an extended slump.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Rao has dealt with a series of stress tests this year, chief among them the company’s quarrel with the Defense Department.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I'd dealt enough in speculation and fog this week; I wanted proof I could see.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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