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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Related article The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in 4 maps and charts Qatar, a key mediator in previous Gaza ceasefire negotiations, stepped back from its role this month and shut Hamas’ political office in the capital Doha after concluding that the two sides are no longer negotiating in good faith.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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State of play: A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Saturday for talks with Egyptian mediators about the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Nov. 2024
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Still, five times over the manufacturer’s cost gave a reasonably accurate estimate of what an item’s eventual retail might be when head-totaling factory costs, export and import broker fees, the freight, existing duties, importer profits, and retailer markup.Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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New York City real estate broker Rob Jackson was on the Delta flight when the stowaway was discovered and told CNN that passengers were told to stay seated after landing so police could board the plane.Mark Morales, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Among the alumni are former governors, a U.S. ambassador and numerous notable professional sports players and executives.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two of these ambassadors, Arion Long and Chrishon Lampley, received a $10,000 grant from Caress to fuel their business growth and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.Jennifer Ford, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Traditional energy transactions often involve intermediaries, which adds to overall costs.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sansone, who acted as an intermediary with the snowplow companies, received the money and passed some of it back to Gironda, the charges alleged.Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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The theater’s rich intellectual inheritance serves as a buffer to society’s recrudescent stupidity.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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His argument underscores the importance of maintaining the reservoir as a buffer against the volatility of the flow.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The other part of the story centers around a budding liaison with a cast member — a vibe the Venusian sign can get behind.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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During the quick skirmish and securing of the location, Two Cups finds out that the maid is an informant for Gutierrez, making our mysterious DEA liaison a likely mole.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after tipoff, Green played peacemaker after Edwards tossed down Jonathan Kuminga after a steal for a technical foul.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Even Hurley and Hardaway got involved, with Memphis assistant Nolan Smith trying to play peacemaker.Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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But nine more races encompassing short tracks, road courses and intermediates all give Truex a chance to have one final moment of glory in victory lane before his Hall of Fame career wraps up. 4.Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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In the course of four weeks this summer, with data from only a couple of dozen players, the robot had progressed from dopey beginner to high intermediate.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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