dealt

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Still, there’s a fear that, if the problem of debt isn’t dealt with, buyers will demand a higher rate on the debt, meaning leaders can’t turn a blind eye forever.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There were a lot of moving parts in Verizon Communications’ first-quarter earnings report as the company dealt with the impacts of a recently closed acquisition and a network outage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The number of fly-tipping incidents dealt with by local councils in England increased by 9% to 1.26m last year, according to government statistics, with the cost of large-scale clear-ups standing at £19.3m.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In 1989, “I Swear” writer-director Kirk Jones saw the BBC television documentary “John’s Not Mad,” about the teenage Davidson and how he, his family and community dealt with his Tourette’s syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Then I dealt cards to Fern and me, Fern and me, until we had our hands.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia