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intermediary

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


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"So‑called intermediary agents are widely used in the recruitment of international students worldwide, including in Finland," communications director, Thomas Sund, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"Every day we are losing hope and facing increasing mental pressure and health problems," one Indian crew member told AFP through an intermediary, asking not to be named.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For years, authorities say, Ghomi used an intermediary in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to smuggle U.S. tech into his home country of Iran, where he is a dual-citizen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

After Brown sent his résumé, the intermediary said Su wanted to send him to the “fighter weapons school,” an apparent reference to the Chinese air force’s aerial-combat academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

A Mr. Whymper, a solicitor living in Willingdon, had agreed to act as intermediary between Animal Farm and the outside world, and would visit the farm every Monday morning to receive his instructions.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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