deal
noun
a business transaction.
have dealt
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present perfectof deal.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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We’ve based our hypothesis on research and by examining how countries have dealt with disasters in recent years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
I’m sure my estate attorney will have recommendations, but I’d also be interested in hearing from other readers who have dealt with a similar situation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
When we lose a bunch of key leaders, folks who have dealt with these sorts of things over and over and over again, does that put us at a disadvantage?
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Randy Lippert, a professor at University of Windsor in Canada who has studied police foundations, said they gained influence as cities have dealt with economic challenges.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The man, who was trained and fit and hard, could have dealt with Will, but the cat was in the way, and as the man tried to move back, he tripped over her.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
