as in honest broker
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
respected around the world, the secretary-general of the United Nations was asked to be the interceder in several international disputes
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And if the Republicans are willing to come to the table and be an honest broker, then yeah, because a government shutdown at the end of the day doesn't benefit anybody except President Trump.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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No matter how much Lukashenko may have wanted to seem like an honest broker, the sum of his messaging to all of Trump’s envoys, and to me, amounted to a lot of hype about the dangers of playing tough with Putin.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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The film presents a fresh perspective on the history of American and Japanese relations, exploring how sports serve as a cultural mediator, and examining the bond that baseball forged between the two countries.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bell designated himself the mediator earlier this month.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Need to know China swaps out WTO negotiator.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the years that followed, the city lost its labor negotiator and, later, the assistant city attorney who worked on the negotiations.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a market defined by frequent ups and downs, brokers say the current upswing presents an opportunity for both buyers and sellers.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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Great commercial real estate brokers do the same.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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So give yourself a buffer to process the experience—and avoid the rush out of the path of totality.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bieber’s close friend Kendall Jenner has been open about her own struggles with acne—recently, becoming an ambassador for Therabody’s new LED mask, the TheraFace Mask Glo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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Target used an intermediary to purchase garments from KOA Modas, a spokesperson told CNN.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia has also conveyed messages from Israel to Iran aimed at easing tensions, highlighting Moscow’s role as a key intermediary in regional diplomatic dynamics.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The government established a liaison office at the prime minister’s office to coordinate the response.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, at least at the time of publication, Ingrassia remains the White House’s liaison with the Department of Homeland Security after being moved in February from the Department of Justice following problems with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Interceder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interceder. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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