variants
or compradore
as in middleman
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Recent Examples of comprador
His grandfather was a comprador, or business intermediary, for Jardine Matheson, the British trading house, in its dealings between China and colonial Hong Kong.
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Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020
His father, a comprador for Sassoon, another powerful British trading house, went broke during the 1930s and moved to Southeast Asia, leaving his family behind in poverty.
—Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020
His great uncle was Sir Robert Hotung, the rich Eurasian comprador, who was the first Chinese man to live on Hong Kong's Peak, a wealthy district where only Westerners had been allowed to reside.
—Paul French, CNN, 30 May 2020
Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020
His father, a comprador for Sassoon, another powerful British trading house, went broke during the 1930s and moved to Southeast Asia, leaving his family behind in poverty.
—Jonathan Kandell, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2020
His great uncle was Sir Robert Hotung, the rich Eurasian comprador, who was the first Chinese man to live on Hong Kong's Peak, a wealthy district where only Westerners had been allowed to reside.
—Paul French, CNN, 30 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprador
Noun
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The other side: Critics say PBMs serve as an unnecessary middleman, driving up prescription costs for patients.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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The company is a middleman in the tech ecosystem, connecting IT hardware, software, and services vendors with resellers, system integrators, and end customers.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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Massachusetts is the latest state going after insulin makers and the intermediaries officials accuse of price gouging.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Given his seniority and status, the consensus among intermediaries is that Ankersen is the man responsible for the club’s recruitment.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Many brands also said Walmart is the final arbiter of prices on its shelves.—
Juweek Adolphe,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Nepomniachtchi agreed, and Carlsen asked the arbiter that they be named as co-champions.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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Had the two sides not reached an agreement, the Jays and Guerrero would have exchanged salary proposals, with an arbitrator ultimately choosing one side or the other.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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The arbitrator refused and, on April 22, 2024, the MLBPA filed an action in a New York federal court to confirm the arbitrator’s decision.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
19 Nov. 2024
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The younger Sullivan has been a liaison between the Packers’ scouting department and general manager Brian Gutekunst.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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As the liaison between the high school and Memorial Hermann, Lopez-Silva has watched students bloom under pressure—especially after their first hospital visit.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the cease-fire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire early Saturday in a rare session during the Jewish Sabbath, more than two days after mediators announced the deal.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Travers sends Catherine Weaver (Amanda Warren), Peter’s manager at Night Action, to meet Rose, but Catherine isn’t there to provide answers or comfort.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Brown has also been accused of abuse by former managers, one of whom sued him in 2016, alleging the singer punched him multiple times.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Those are admirable goals, and if Trump can bring them about, he will justly be hailed as both peacemaker and unifier.—
Doyle McManus,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Comprador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprador. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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