as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
after all the bad blood on both sides, we need to find someone who hasn't been influenced and can act as an honest broker
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Recent Examples of honest broker
The United States remains the indispensable honest broker: the only party trusted by, and in daily contact with, all the leading blocs.
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Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2012
Still, there is little doubt of Marie’s command of her material or her position as an honest broker.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Meet the Press Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the last remaining GOP opponent of Trump’s, has said the Republican National Committee is not an honest broker in party’s 2024 primary race.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2024
Likewise, the Bush administration’s project in Iraq is now almost universally regarded as a disaster — the stable, proto-democratic Iraq that exists today, which any honest broker would prefer over Saddam Hussein’s aggressive, expansionist, terror-supporting despotism, entirely notwithstanding.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 4 Jan. 2024
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Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2012
Still, there is little doubt of Marie’s command of her material or her position as an honest broker.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
Meet the Press Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the last remaining GOP opponent of Trump’s, has said the Republican National Committee is not an honest broker in party’s 2024 primary race.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2024
Likewise, the Bush administration’s project in Iraq is now almost universally regarded as a disaster — the stable, proto-democratic Iraq that exists today, which any honest broker would prefer over Saddam Hussein’s aggressive, expansionist, terror-supporting despotism, entirely notwithstanding.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 4 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honest broker
Noun
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At the conclusion of mediation, the mediator will propose a solution.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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If mediators the United States, Qatar and Egypt are unable to broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas, the war could resume in early March.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Wells Fargo Advisors and Oppenheimer & Co were selected as the city’s investment brokers, both based in Minneapolis.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ted worked in the same office as the Andersons’ financial broker.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, Leica and Chevy will still be around to spread warmth and cheer with Leica planning to serve the health system as an ambassador, making visits for special events and fundraising activities, and Chevy hoping to visit his friends from time to time as an official ambassador.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The star was recently unveiled as the first global celebrity ambassador for Joico.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Qatar and Egypt have served as key intermediaries with Hamas throughout the conflict.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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In early America, there was a need for individuals who could not only serve as intermediaries between European and Indigenous groups, but between different languages—European and Native languages.—
Katrina Gulliver,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: Licensing staff recommend adopting state location restrictions on healing centers, including a 1,000-foot buffer from childcare centers and schools.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Once the gel is completely removed, use a buffer to smooth your nail plate.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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George is curator and community liaison at the Old Dillard Museum, which documents Black history in South Florida.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Typically, Bridges liaisons in Denver meet defendants as they are released from jail, Turner said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
The Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly troubling today when peacemakers are needed more than ever.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lowery said Yoni Levy spoke of how much his daughter loves to bring light and laughter to people, her vision to become a peacemaker, and her strong will and competitive spirit.—
Eve Glover,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Elemental sulfur exists as an eight-atom ring, and the reactions with lithium are slow enough that semi-stable intermediates with smaller chains of sulfur end up forming.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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Experts can ski steep and challenging terrain while intermediates can take wide turns down glades and bowls.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Honest broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest%20broker. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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