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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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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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.Barak Ravid, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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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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There are benefits brokers who only offer benefits negotiation with carriers and open enrollment support, but these are not the only benefits brokers available.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The firm highlighted online brokers such as Robinhood and Schwab, as well as U.S. cash equity exchanges Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange as beneficiaries from Republican sweep scenarios.Jesse Pound,Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Grizzly bear 399 has been perhaps the most prominent ambassador for the species.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Among attendees, Oscar winner Marisa Tomei was joined by Conservation International ambassador, actor, and activist Shailene Woodley, alongside Isabela Ferrer, Juliana Canfield, and Halston muse Pat Cleveland.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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The open market, in which artists produced works for unknown buyers, required a new intermediary.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Combs and Jeffries were allegedly working with intermediaries.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Developing a plan for regular savings, including both short-term and long-term goals, can create a solid buffer against unexpected expenses. 4.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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It was designed to balance the influence of smaller and larger states and to act as a buffer against a direct popular vote.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The task of piecing together Johnson's life story was left to Amelia Boivin, the constituent liaison in the Pawtucket mayor's office.CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, Adams had appeared at the Election Integrity Network’s Georgia chapter launch and was described the following year as its state liaison in social media posts by other activists.Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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Players from both teams rushed to the scene, and Nuggets coach Michael Malone even sprinted the length of the court to play peacemaker.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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The piece contains a few sentences about Rose’s background (along with her exact date of birth), then rehashes previous reporting from March about William’s attempts to play peacemaker amid tension between Rose and Catherine.Ellie Hall, Vulture, 9 July 2024
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Dangerous stuff The two chemicals at issue are primarily used as intermediates in the manufacture of common products.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 9 Apr. 2024
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Stowe, Vermont Roughly a three-hour drive from Boston, Stowe offers an incredibly varied terrain for its 116 different trails: 16 percent are considered beginner, 55 percent are for intermediates, and 29 percent are for expert-level skiers and snowboarders.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Honest broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honest%20broker. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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