as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Referees intervened with James and the Rockets’ Jeff Green and at the center trying to separate their respective teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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World leaders urged a renewal of negotiations mediated by Pakistan.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Monday’s strikes marked the first major attack since the talks, highlighting the tenuous nature of peace efforts mediated by the international community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Castle shoved Avdija back before referees and players from both teams interfered.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to have Michael Barrientes Vela back away, his brothers interfered.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Intermediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediated. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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