done deal

Example Sentences

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Croce said it was a done deal, warned her to stop questioning him and later told the nominating committee she was insubordinate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It has received shareholder approval but is not yet a done deal - requiring the green light from regulators.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"American cooperation on intelligence support is almost a done deal," the Malian said on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But the project, estimated to cost between $11 billion and $15 billion, is far from a done deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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