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negotiator

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Definition of negotiator

as in mediator

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Recent Examples of negotiator Driscoll was an unlikely negotiator in Ukraine-Russia war Driscoll is an Iraq war veteran, tech investor and former adviser to Vance, whom Driscoll met at Yale Law School. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 As Army secretary, Driscoll was tapped for the unusual role of key negotiator to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 After Bessent’s announcement, Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the US is not in an economic position to restrict its relations with other countries. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Jackie Combs is an experienced negotiator known for handling celebrity and high-profile cases. — Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 In this case, the optimist in your friend group might be the better call than even a master negotiator. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 People also began to use it to describe the negotiator in matters of influence. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Jonathan Powell, the British government’s chief negotiator during the Good Friday talks, now serves as the British national security adviser. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers’ executive VP of football operations and owner Jed York’s right-hand man and chief contract negotiator for nearly a quarter of a century, is stepping aside to focus on Leeds United and Rangers FC. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Qatar has been an important mediator in the US-Iran conflict.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The union said management has not agreed to musicians' proposal for a mediator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of mediator

Noun

Some classes include fees to compensate intermediaries that help sell and service the fund, such as brokers, insurance companies, financial advisors, and retirement plan administrators.

— Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Private businesses will be allowed to import and export directly, without the need for state intermediaries, but will still require authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Noun

Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Resident Nancy Clifton-Hawkins was an amazing moderator who quickly laid out the goals and ground rules.

— Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of moderator

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