through an interpreter
idiom
: by the method of being translated by an interpreter
He gave his statement to the police through an interpreter.
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This interview was conducted through an interpreter add has been edited for length and clarity.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 June 2025
The 59-year-old, who is deaf, told Fox News Digital through an interpreter that turning to Winkler during a difficult time in her life was a no-brainer.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Interviewed the next day, Simón was quoted through an interpreter as saying:
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—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Greene, Grobman and Guajajara (through an interpreter) recently spoke by video about the film.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 June 2025
The 59-year-old, who is deaf, told Fox News Digital through an interpreter that turning to Winkler during a difficult time in her life was a no-brainer.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Interviewed the next day, Simón was quoted through an interpreter as saying:
Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Greene, Grobman and Guajajara (through an interpreter) recently spoke by video about the film.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
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“Through an interpreter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20an%20interpreter. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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