done deal

Example Sentences

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Croce said it was a done deal, warned her to stop questioning him and later told the nominating committee she was insubordinate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Many described during the public comment period shock and dismay at city leaders considering taking back wage increases that were already a done deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"American cooperation on intelligence support is almost a done deal," the Malian said on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Even stats specialists Opta think it's a done deal, with their prediction table giving Coventry a 100% chance of promotion.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In Scott’s mind it was a done deal.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer