as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own
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Israel initially rejected efforts to compel it to stop its attacks on its northern neighbor, even as Iranian officials and Pakistani mediators maintained that Lebanon was part of the deal.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026 -
Now, by a vote of 230 to 193, the House has approved a bill that would force employers to the table, allow federal mediators to get involved if a deal is not reached within 90 days, and — if needed — settle the matter through arbitration shortly thereafter.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 June 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 within months, Eminem once again filed for divorce — at which point dirty laundry got aired through various media intermediaries.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The cancellation stunned intermediaries in the region who believed negotiations had been gaining momentum.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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The Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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To bring the concept to life, Zegna relocated a large team from Italy, including tailors, stylists, brand ambassadors and creative staff.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Teen driving ambassadors earn scholarships The SafeLIGHT Foundation has named the latest class of its Teen Ambassador Program, which aims to promote safe driving messages to prevent crashes and save lives, with each teen receiving a $2,500 college scholarship for participating.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Suddenly there were dedicated sales teams, communications staff, artist liaisons, showings at art fairs, and introductions to collectors around the world.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Hill’s new plan will also reinstate four Department of Social Services liaisons that work to help the district’s students currently in foster care.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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For decades, many managers built careers by coordinating work, approving decisions, and serving as information brokers between executives and frontline employees.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Duggan ran a few advertisements for the idea in April, and interested brokers reached out, said Bryant.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Intercessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessors. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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