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Recent Examples of diplomatically
And is there something to gain—politically, economically, or diplomatically—by avoiding conflict?
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Landsman said Iran was refusing to negotiate and try to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
—Anthony Shoemaker, The Columbus Dispatch, 1 Mar. 2026
For context, in CBS News polling going back decades, Iran or its potential nuclear capability has in some form been seen as a threat in the public mind, though often one that many felt could be contained or addressed diplomatically.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The question is how diplomatically each truth can be told.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, Canada and others might consider the smart move to be economically and diplomatically hedging their bets between Washington and Beijing.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ministers are also trying to establish if the US administration intends to veto the deal over the Chagos Islands, according to a person familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity speaking about a diplomatically sensitive topic.
—Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
When his words were put to Arbeloa, the 43-year-old replied diplomatically.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Landsman said Iran was refusing to negotiate and try to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
—Anthony Shoemaker, The Columbus Dispatch, 1 Mar. 2026
For context, in CBS News polling going back decades, Iran or its potential nuclear capability has in some form been seen as a threat in the public mind, though often one that many felt could be contained or addressed diplomatically.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The question is how diplomatically each truth can be told.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
In other words, Canada and others might consider the smart move to be economically and diplomatically hedging their bets between Washington and Beijing.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ministers are also trying to establish if the US administration intends to veto the deal over the Chagos Islands, according to a person familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity speaking about a diplomatically sensitive topic.
—Ellen Milligan, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
When his words were put to Arbeloa, the 43-year-old replied diplomatically.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatically
Adverb
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Shortly before launching his solo career in 1972, Thompson politely declined Don Henley and Glenn Frey’s overtures to join what soon became the Eagles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Officer Manny Gomez politely asked everyone to stay on the sidewalk.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Chinese researchers remained tactfully silent on the military front — perhaps choosing scientific decorum over a discussion of battlefield utility.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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How can this situation be dealt with tactfully with the hosts — if at all?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Family shocked to see him at restaurant After Duprey was found not guilty, he was civilly committed as a person who is mentally ill and dangerous to the public.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
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Such defendants must be released or civilly committed.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Diplomatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatically. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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