M&A is expected to pick up in 2023 as companies adapt to tougher conditions
Financing challenges disrupted deal making last year, but many companies adjusted in ways that sidestepped market volatility or minimized costs  
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### Response: Financing challenges disrupted deal making last year, but many companies adjusted in ways that sidestepped market volatility or minimized costs  