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emissary

[em-uh-ser-ee] / ˈɛm əˌsɛr i /


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Rumors are aswirl that Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East emissary Jared Kushner played a big role.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Instead, US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Switzerland to get the talks back on track, American media outlets reported, with fellow Trump emissary Jared Kushner also expected there.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Bini — already stadium-sized superstars in Asia — is the latest emissary in Coachella’s reach for new sounds from around the globe.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

The emissary is reported to be a close ally and friend of Rodríguez, who has been described as "extremely co-operative" by the White House.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

So he called his emissary to him and presented him with an empty, heavily encrusted chest and a company of soldiers.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an "in-person conversation" with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards.

From Barron's Apr. 25, 2026

Besides Vance, Trump sent his usual emissaries, fellow real-estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.

From Slate Apr. 13, 2026

They’ve become emissaries for the neighborhood within the music industry, performing at last year’s Grammys just weeks after the fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

But Trump often relies on unorthodox emissaries, including former real-estate developer Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 19, 2025

The musicians wink and smile at each other as they play, and I see then that they are the secret emissaries of a worldwide lower-class conspiracy to snatch joy out of degradation and filth.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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