as in mediator
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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Noun
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At the conclusion of mediation, the mediator will propose a solution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025 -
If mediators the United States, Qatar and Egypt are unable to broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas, the war could resume in early March.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Qatar and Egypt have served as key intermediaries with Hamas throughout the conflict.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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In early America, there was a need for individuals who could not only serve as intermediaries between European and Indigenous groups, but between different languages—European and Native languages.—
Katrina Gulliver,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Feb. 2025
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This is particularly troubling today when peacemakers are needed more than ever.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lowery said Yoni Levy spoke of how much his daughter loves to bring light and laughter to people, her vision to become a peacemaker, and her strong will and competitive spirit.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Grenell previously served in 2020 in Trump’s administration as ambassador to Germany and as Acting Director of National Intelligence until stepping down after serving a few months in each position.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ted worked in the same office as the Andersons’ financial broker.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Wells Fargo Advisors and Oppenheimer & Co were selected as the city’s investment brokers, both based in Minneapolis.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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George is curator and community liaison at the Old Dillard Museum, which documents Black history in South Florida.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Typically, Bridges liaisons in Denver meet defendants as they are released from jail, Turner said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
The Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Intercessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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