mediation

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Recent Examples of mediation Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 7 June 2026 Iran launched missiles at Israel in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, raising the possibility of a return to heavy fighting and complicating mediation efforts to end the war. Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, arrived in Iran on Saturday as part of mediation efforts. Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026 In the 20th century, new mass media such as radio and television offered politicians a way to address the American public directly, without the mediation of the literati. Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mediation
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Noun
  • In the 4th century, a defensive wall was constructed in response to instability and military pressures, leading to the fortification of urban settlements.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
  • Inside, artifacts, photographs, and archival materials trace the surge of prospectors who passed through in the late 1850s, when Lillooet briefly grew into one of the largest settlements north of San Francisco, with a population that peaked around 16,000.
    Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • The difference in treaties can lead to differential tax treatment for the country’s taxpayers.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Tribal Chairman Steve Sitting Bear said Standing Rock will consider its options to uphold its treaty rights, ensure safe water, and hold the government and corporations accountable.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • On Monday, the Plano City Council will vote on an agreement for the Stars to build a new arena at the Willow Bend Mall site.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

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“Mediation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mediation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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