strike a deal

phrase

: to come to an agreement
The two sides finally struck a deal after weeks of negotiations.

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To strike a deal, Downes said, each side must have some assurance that the other will comply. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Both crude oil and natural gas futures moved lower on Wednesday on expectations for Iran and Oman to strike a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Despite the bravado coming from both sides of the border, though, analysts suspect the longtime allies will eventually strike a deal to end a conflict neither really wants. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, the US slapped 50% tariffs on a much more limited group of Canadian exports after efforts to strike a deal collapsed. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strike a deal

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“Strike a deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strike%20a%20deal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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