mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər 
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Examples of mediator in a Sentence
if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator
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What to watch: Qatari and Egyptian mediators are expected to meet with Hamas officials in the coming days to discuss the new plan and the path forward.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
One fundamental challenge for many organizations is that decision-making around conflict and the skills to manage or resolve disputes informally are often limited to a few people—HR teams or specialists, and in some cases, in-house mediators and conflict coaches.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Boeing on Oct. 8 withdrew its enhanced offer that included a 30% wage increase over four years, after talks also attended by federal mediators broke down.
—David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Both Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for derailing the efforts, leaving mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt scrambling to save talks that have stalled for months.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
One fundamental challenge for many organizations is that decision-making around conflict and the skills to manage or resolve disputes informally are often limited to a few people—HR teams or specialists, and in some cases, in-house mediators and conflict coaches.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Bed Bath & Beyond:Retailer set to return after partnership with The Container Store
Boeing on Oct. 8 withdrew its enhanced offer that included a 30% wage increase over four years, after talks also attended by federal mediators broke down.
—David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Both Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for derailing the efforts, leaving mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt scrambling to save talks that have stalled for months.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər
: one that mediates
mediatory
adjective
-ē-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
Medical Definition
mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər
Legal Definition
mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər
: one that works to effect reconciliation, settlement, or compromise between parties at variance compare arbitrator
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