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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The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran had cut off direct diplomacy, and the New York Times reported Iran had stopped even indirect talks.
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Analysts say that Iran’s wartime moves to restrict access through the strait could create an opportunity for the nation to reenter the global economy and international diplomacy after years of isolation imposed by heavy global sanctions.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing diplomacy.
—Bassem Mroue, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, plans to reopen the waterway will likely come through a ceasefire and diplomacy, possibly policed by an international force.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Analysts say that Iran’s wartime moves to restrict access through the strait could create an opportunity for the nation to reenter the global economy and international diplomacy after years of isolation imposed by heavy global sanctions.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing diplomacy.
—Bassem Mroue, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Instead, plans to reopen the waterway will likely come through a ceasefire and diplomacy, possibly policed by an international force.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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