make a deal
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President Trump posted that talks have been going on continuously the past five days, including today, and again called on Iran to make a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
It likely also made the Iranians wonder whether Trump really wanted to make a deal.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
“They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it. So we’ll see what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith, Trump said Iran is "dying to make a deal", adding his stance "seems to be working very well".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“I don’t care who you are or how big that ruby is. You don’t take me from my own streets. And you don’t try to make a deal with me while I’m in chains.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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