transactional

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Gates's core explanation for his association with Epstein has been that the relationship was transactional, centring on discussions about philanthropy and potential funding for his foundation that ultimately came to nothing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A highly transactional approach to keyword advertising, meanwhile, is under revision.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Within the administration, those looking for a more transactional approach to the rivalry have held more sway than hawks looking to tighten restrictions on China.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

President Trump has repeatedly demonstrated his desire to use transactional diplomacy to pressure both allies and adversaries.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The approach then of the second phase of this method and of the transactional phase of nursing when nurses are in the arena with others is the same.

From Humanistic Nursing by Paterson, Josephine G.