broker
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Efforts to broker a peace between Washington and Tehran have largely been held indirectly through mediators since the war first broke out following joint US-Israeli strikes in February.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Jauregui said a broker persuaded him to take a new cash advance to help pay off his existing MCA obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Luis Grande, head of the Baires Fly airline which carried Bolsonaro, told AFP on Thursday he had been hired by a broker "who lives in the United States."
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
About 74% of Americans say the U.S. is facing a housing crisis, according to a survey by Clever Real Estate, a broker.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
He had gone over to Klein’s, looking up some cotton broker whom he wished to see in regard to securities, exchanges, stocks, bonds, or something of the sort, Madame Ratignolle did not remember what.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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David Hollingworth, from brokers L&C Mortgages, says many people will be shocked at how much higher fixed-rate deals are than they were five years ago following recent increases.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
That set the stage for politicians who “didn’t need the external validation anymore” of white voters or power brokers, Guerra said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Agents and mortgage brokers report that buyers have fled to the sidelines fearing high monthly payments, while some buyers now can’t even qualify for the mortgage they were targeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Salespeople or brokers quote consumers a price, which seems astronomical as a lump sum, and present a rate of return.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Arms folded, they considered the shag carpeting while their brokers talked about “potential.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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Brands including Celsius and Alo have brokered partnerships with the group, offering everything from free products to event sponsorships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
The limited pause in hostilities, which started on Tuesday, was brokered with the help of US First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
It relied hugely on advertising that was brokered through third-party services such as Apple, and wanted to change that by broadening beyond social media to its own hardware and devices.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Announcing last Friday that she had brokered the ceasefire, Melania Trump said civilian officials from both Russia and Ukraine would visit residents in their homes and "determine the level of assistance they require".
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
We survived the Holocaust because of the enormous risks Schindler took and the bribes and backroom deals he brokered to keep us, his Jewish workers, safe from the gas chambers of Auschwitz.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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Hundreds of residents of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky facing starvation and constant bombardment were able to evacuate during a six-day ceasefire, which both Moscow and Kyiv credited Trump with brokering.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Apparently, she’s been busy brokering a ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the occupied city of Oleshky.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Times previously reported the prevalence of tee-time brokering, in which scores of local golfers shared frustrations over their inability to secure a tee time on public courses in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Trump wants Xi’s help in brokering an end to the war in Iran and he hopes to announce a slew of economic deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
“But I have access to Madoc. I have access to Balekin. I’m our best shot at brokering a deal.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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