wheeling and dealing
Example Sentences
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Because of their wheeling and dealing, they also have three first-round picks next year when the class of passers is projected to be much deeper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
With a target on his head, Korda travels the world, wheeling and dealing with other powerful individuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
A gossipy and scheming group of cardinals must select the new Pope, but there is backstabbing, wheeling and dealing behind the scenes.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
The Washington Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that had seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get their guy.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
The fresh feed included a ton of bananas, and the new cargo, a female Congo chimpanzee, part of Father’s wheeling and dealing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
