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
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Drug middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers — which negotiate drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans — also put pressure on other parts of the system.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The cable company saves money up front by not having to pay its employees to do the work and passes on the risk of lost or stolen cards to the middleman.Next Avenue, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Abraham Accords offers the chance to have Israel, a trusted intermediary, help Washington and the Turkic nations better understand each other's goals.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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PBMs are intermediaries that negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of employers, health plans and others, and reimburse pharmacies.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This year in particular has felt rife with collaborations, from arbiters of taste both sartorial and sensory.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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By this logic, creators have attained an air of authority as digital-age news anchors and cultural arbiters.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rosen has since retired from U.S. District Court and is now an arbitrator and mediator with JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc.).JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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In a September 24, 2024 letter to the Second Circuit, the NFL informed the court that Goodell had designated Harvey as the arbitrator for the Flores matter.Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Meyer was not the only high-level industry executive to fall because of an affair with Kirk: A year earlier, THR had revealed that Kevin Tsujihara, the married CEO of Warner Bros., engaged in a liaison with her and then pushed his subordinates to find her acting roles.Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sifakis’s resume includes as stint as assistant to the president and director of the office of public liaison during the first Trump administration.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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But eventually, the mediators got Walker and other foundation leaders to come aboard.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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Hezbollah ‘will come back bigger and stronger’ While mediators hope the ceasefire deal and Resolution 1701 could form the basis of a lasting truce, many northern Israelis are less optimistic.Jeremy Diamond and Mike Schwartz, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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If that’s you, join the non-Christmas tradition of treating yourself to Chinese food but get ready for a wait: One restaurant manager called Dec. 25 the busiest day of the year.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Per an undated complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Baldoni hired Melissa Nathan, a PR crisis manager.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Don’t be judgmental Being perceived as impartial and non-judgmental is essential in acting as a peacemaker.Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the ongoing drama, Toya continues in her role as peacemaker, encouraging Heavenly to offer Sweet Tea a compliment.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Comprador.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprador. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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