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intermediary

[in-ter-mee-dee-er-ee] / ˌɪn tərˈmi diˌɛr i /


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It is an exchange, a neutral intermediary that never takes a side.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

Cohen said he first reached out to Trump to make peace after hearing from an intermediary that the president regretted their fallout.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

According to the Wall Street Journal, intermediary countries including Qatar have outlined proposals to revive the ceasefire.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Pakistan, a key intermediary in negotiations, expressed "deep concern at escalation in regional tensions", according to its foreign office.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

He or she should be in another room entirely, answering questions by e-mail or through the use of an intermediary.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Transactions run through intermediaries who are often children or relatives of Revolutionary Guard or Intelligence Ministry figures, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

She retreated further from the public eye, avoiding press and coordinating donations through intermediaries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The clubs are understood to be in formal discussions regarding the midfielder, with previous discussions being done through intermediaries.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The fact that the money goes through intermediaries doesn’t change the fundamentals of the arrangement.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

There were intermediaries to carry one’s petition to Him.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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