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diplomatic

[dip-luh-mat-ik] / ˌdɪp ləˈmæt ɪk /


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The UK government feared the presence of communist North Korea could cause diplomatic shockwaves and it considered denying entry.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He said Iran needed to re-assess the situation, adding that any diplomatic process required a minimum of stability.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Treasury must sustain its conviction that properly deployed, economic power profoundly complements traditional military and diplomatic tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner and a key source of diplomatic and economic support for the country, hit by multiple international sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Yeah. I can be very diplomatic when I’m about to lose my favorite library in the whole world.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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