deal
noun
a business transaction.
has been dealing
-
present perfect progressiveof deal (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
One regular is Paul Atherton, who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London earlier this year and has been dealing with homelessness for 17 years.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with a left knee ailment, did not play in the team’s 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
As home prices across the country remain near record—and often unaffordable—levels, Austin has been dealing with something of a housing crash.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
The company behind Canvas, Instructure Inc., has been dealing with a security incident for several days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
My work on the National Council of Defense lately has been dealing with many things, chiefly mobilization of our railroads and the securing of new shipping.
From Letters of Franklin K. Lane by Louise Herrick Wall
