dealt
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.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The firm had begun to evolve in recent years, but slowly: In 2016, it was dealt a shock when a star dealmaker, Scott Barshay, defected to Paul, Weiss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The carriageway was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the crash, but it has since been reopened.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
When he stopped taking them halfway through his first year at university, the inflamed areas of skin were no longer like what he had always dealt with, instead covering most of his body.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
I stared up at the sky, feeling as though I’d been dealt a dizzying blow.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
