as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
his genius as a conciliator is that he is able to convince both sides that they got everything they wanted
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An independent mediator, the nurses unions and Kaiser were all scheduled to be back at the negotiation table for a new labor contract.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026 -
With continued support of mediators, nurses plan on bargaining daily to settle fair contracts that protect patient and nurse safety.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Police said the teen barricaded himself inside the home when officers arrived at the scene, which led to them calling SWAT and a crisis negotiator.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS DEAL BREAKER – Government shutdown looms as key negotiator withdraws support for funding package.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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If, for some reason, the cosmic energy is taking a different turn, like creating some tension amongst your kindred, the best thing to do is to try to play peacemaker.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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But Robinhood’s commission-free model was key to driving growth, forcing major online brokers such as Charles Schwab and E-Trade to eliminate trading fees.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reported a rise in deepfake schemes aimed at banks, insurers, mortgage brokers, and casino operators.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Perez at first used a third-party liaison to set up deals with memorabilia collectors and split profits.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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West views safety liaisons as non-negotiable, but is not in favor of using state money to fund the positions.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
22 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Learn how to channel the same luxurious look seen in Jenner's iconic home tour, straight from the paint brand's ambassador and color consultant himself.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The newspaper said Qatari officials played a role as intermediaries in the discussions, citing Rodríguez’s close personal ties with Qatar’s ruling family.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Prescription drug spending in the United States is projected to rise sharply again in 2026, intensifying scrutiny of every intermediary involved in the pharmaceutical supply chain.—
Anthony T. Lo Sasso,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Conciliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliator. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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