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Recent Examples of diplomatically
His potential political ambitions aside, Rubio has incentive to seek good relations with the Vatican, both diplomatically and personally as a devout member of the faith.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And diplomatically, Trump looks weak.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
However this ends, the United States is already diminished by it, militarily, diplomatically, economically and morally.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Every aspect of the program will be diplomatically strategic and coordinated.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
So Iran is increasingly isolated diplomatically.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Beijing has systematically picked off Taiwan’s allies using economic incentives, infrastructure deals and political pressure to isolate the island diplomatically.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Efforts to contain Iran diplomatically proved fragile, especially after 2018, when the United States withdrew from the 2015 JCPOA.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026
And diplomatically, Trump looks weak.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
However this ends, the United States is already diminished by it, militarily, diplomatically, economically and morally.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Every aspect of the program will be diplomatically strategic and coordinated.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
So Iran is increasingly isolated diplomatically.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Beijing has systematically picked off Taiwan’s allies using economic incentives, infrastructure deals and political pressure to isolate the island diplomatically.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Efforts to contain Iran diplomatically proved fragile, especially after 2018, when the United States withdrew from the 2015 JCPOA.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomatically
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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As the credits rolled, the audience clapped politely.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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While Smith tactfully deflected that question, Church and other supporters would like to see a portion of the downtown building used for a larger display of his work.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese researchers remained tactfully silent on the military front — perhaps choosing scientific decorum over a discussion of battlefield utility.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bill also says that those blocking a road could also be held civilly liable for damages.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Diplomatically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomatically. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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