dealt

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Last month, just before Gorka’s strategy was released, a federal jury dealt a blow to the “mastermind” narrative by returning a mixed verdict.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

These will also be dealt with at the plea and sentence stage.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Rao has dealt with a series of stress tests this year, chief among them the company’s quarrel with the Defense Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In order to achieve the life I wanted, I had been dealt, it seemed to me, the worst possible hand.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin