as in mediators
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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Peace talks with international mediators have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of acting in bad faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Despite Vance departing Pakistan empty-handed, the mediators are still working to keep open channels of communication between the United States and Iran.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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But Congo has long been part of a frustrating region for would-be peacemakers and profiteers.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 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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In my third week at CBS, I was asked whether people should ditch their brokers and manage their own investments.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Indirect investors join the auction through brokers or accounts with the Treasury.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The increasing reliance on local intermediaries for revenue collection reduced imperial control and led to corruption and inefficiency.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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After delivering detailed information on crew and cargo to intermediaries of Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, some vessels were allowed to proceed — and at least two reportedly paid the equivalent of $2 million in Chinese yuan.—
David McHugh,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The attacks come a day after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the United States held their first direct talks in decades in Washington and agreed to hold further direct negotiations, with the Lebanese envoy calling for a ceasefire.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to host both nations' ambassadors.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Indiana will provide technical assistance and access to community liaisons to help track key performance indicators, which would measure visitor traffic and economic growth, according to a news release.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Conciliators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conciliators. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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