strike a deal
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Ellison was highly motivated to strike a deal because his company’s expenses will soon accelerate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The collapse comes after more than a year of on-again, off-again trade talks, which intensified in recent weeks after a US-imposed deadline to strike a deal or face further tariffs.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
During his first term, President Trump met with Kim three times—becoming the first sitting American leader to do so—but the two failed to strike a deal that curbed Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The efforts to strike a deal mediated by Pakistan, were thrown into question this week by US strikes on the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas countered by retaliatory fire from Iran.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
O'BRIEN And the outcome of your talking with the detective in question is that you were able to reach the District Attorney's office and strike a deal.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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