diplomatic code
Example Sentences
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Russian officials said Mr. Putin and Mr. Niinisto had a “frank exchange of views” — diplomatic code for a blunt disagreement about the topics discussed.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2022
Even this proved difficult, in part because State Department officials were used to speaking in their own diplomatic code.
From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2019
It was diplomatic code to describe heated arguments and – yet again – no breakthrough.
From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2019
The former spokesman for Israel's foreign ministry suggested Spicer's line was age-old diplomatic code for "not now".
From Reuters • Jan. 23, 2017
Earlier on Friday, the White House called the speech “troubling” and said it was seeking clarification through the State Department, which is diplomatic code for expressing annoyance and even anger.
From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2010
