as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker
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Recent Examples of honest broker
The national security adviser is supposed to be an honest broker among the various national-security players.
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The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Senate Republicans expressed doubt Wednesday that Russia would back the ceasefire and warned that Putin was not an honest broker.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
The Sun Devils won’t view them as honest brokers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Recommended The Monitor's View Hungary as honest broker The chair of the German parliament’s defense committee was blunter.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Senate Republicans expressed doubt Wednesday that Russia would back the ceasefire and warned that Putin was not an honest broker.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025
The Sun Devils won’t view them as honest brokers.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Recommended The Monitor's View Hungary as honest broker The chair of the German parliament’s defense committee was blunter.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest broker
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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
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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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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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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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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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Under the order, the Commerce Department will determine whether a foreign country is supplying oil to Cuba, either directly or through intermediaries.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While banks can serve as financial intermediaries for countless transactions, their role in the precious metals market differs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Blinds and curtains act as a buffer between the cold air near the window and the interior of your home.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is because perspective-taking buffers escalation.—
Mark Travers,
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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There is no doubt Diana would have tried to act as a peacemaker between them.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 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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