The board discovered that several executives had secretly arranged sweetheart deals with suppliers, undermining the company's integrity.

The screenwriter negotiated a fair step deal that released payments after each draft milestone.

The consultant reviewed the step deals carefully before advising the client.

When oversight is weak, the director self-deals by awarding contracts to his privately held firm.

To her, these weren't just big deals; they were opportunities that could change her career.

When Maria said she needed to leave early, the other players decided to deal out Maria for the remainder of the evening.

She put a great deal of effort into preparing the presentation.

As a veteran deal-maker, she closed the negotiations in a single afternoon.

The deal-makers finalized the merger after months of intense negotiation.

The CEO's acceptance of the corrupt investor's terms was a deal with the devil that cost the company its reputation.