dealt

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He was referring to a time when a surge in interest rates, a collapse in export markets and widespread droughts dealt a devastating blow to American agriculture.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

After losing in January’s NFC Championship, they did it once more when they dealt their first rounder to the Kansas City Chiefs for cornerback Trent McDuffie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

Those charges are being dealt with in separate proceedings.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Then I dealt cards to Fern and me, Fern and me, until we had our hands.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia