Examples of diplomacy in a Sentence
She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.
The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.
This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.
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In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism.
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Disagreements over the deal’s final wording threaten to derail the diplomacy, analysts warned.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 May 2026
Senators also aim to highlight how women’s leadership can strengthen diplomacy, pointing to research linking female representation in government to more durable agreements, stable societies and greater investment in local communities.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Further pillars cover cultural diplomacy, festival support and investment in education, training, technology and innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026
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William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Disagreements over the deal’s final wording threaten to derail the diplomacy, analysts warned.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 May 2026
Senators also aim to highlight how women’s leadership can strengthen diplomacy, pointing to research linking female representation in government to more durable agreements, stable societies and greater investment in local communities.
—Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Further pillars cover cultural diplomacy, festival support and investment in education, training, technology and innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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diplomacy
noun
di·plo·ma·cy
də-ˈplō-mə-sē 
1
: the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries
2
: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings : tact
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