as in mediators
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement
eventually, they hired an intercessor, because they were getting nowhere on their own
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Noun
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Israel said the attacks were responses to ceasefire violations, but mediators said the strikes threaten the fragile truce.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office, which regulates charities, became involved in discussions and assisted with finding mediators.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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This time around in talks with studios, union negotiators will be facing a new but familiar opponent on the other side of the table after longtime studio negotiator Carol Lombardini stepped down.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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After all, pharmacy benefit managers — which are the intermediaries between drug manufacturers and patients — collect a big chunk of every dollar spent on medicine without offering much value.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Conversations were taking place late on Wednesday night, January 21, with mutual intermediaries working out potential parameters.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Such risks demand international discussion about protecting mediators and peacemakers and preventing similar assaults in the future.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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The leaders of two superpowers, once locked in a Cold War confrontation, became peacemakers.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In October 2025, MDC signed an agreement with Chapman Partnership to provide educational pathways for homeless individuals, complete with tutoring, workforce training, and dedicated liaisons.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many parishioners in evangelical churches already belonged to small Bible-study groups—a tactic used by megachurches to help members bond—and Schnitger asked church leaders to nominate volunteers to serve as Faith & Freedom liaisons.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Data brokers collect and sell details like your name, address, phone number and browsing behavior.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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For 2025, Luscombe said, digital asset brokers are only required to report gross proceeds from digital asset transactions, including using digital assets to buy goods and services.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Intercessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessors. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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