dealing
Americannoun
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Usually dealings. relations; business.
frequent dealings; commercial dealings.
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conduct in relations to others; treatment.
honest dealing.
Other Word Forms
- predealing noun
- underdealing noun
Etymology
Origin of dealing
First recorded in 1250–1300, dealing is from the Middle English word deling. See deal 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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“I am still dealing with a cough that I am managing with over-the-counter medication.”
From Salon
She later described the prince as a close friend, but now says she has not had any dealings with him for about 15 years.
From BBC
Labour has said that the MP's office is still dealing with constituents' problems.
From BBC
“It’s really collaborative and more like goal-setting: What are you looking to achieve? What life events are you going through? How are you dealing with them?”
From MarketWatch
The city is also slated this year to release a series of reports, prepared by engineering firm AECOM, dealing with infrastructure repairs, fire protection and traffic management during the rebuilding.
From Los Angeles Times
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