make a deal
Example Sentences
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It likely also made the Iranians wonder whether Trump really wanted to make a deal.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the US president said: "They just want to make a deal - I don't think they have a choice."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Efforts to make a deal still fell short, but Trump was confident the move would work, telling reporters it was “100% foolproof.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it. So we’ll see what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Herb was hardheaded, a slow man to make a deal; Johnson had worked over a year to clinch this sale.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
