done deal
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A potential Tesla–SpaceX merger has generated a lot of speculation, with Barclays analyst Dan Levy recently suggesting that it’s almost a done deal.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
But "it's not a done deal," she cautioned in comments to AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Even after the Braves drafted Freeman, it wasn’t a done deal on his end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Another CPI report is due before the Fed’s next rate decision in September, so it is far from a done deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Okay, to be honest, I can abide by the limitation of obviousness, but the “feels” part was a done deal as far as the Wild Boy of Bainbridge Island was concerned.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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