as in intervened
to act as a go-between for opposing sides
if the secretary-general chooses to intermediate in this dispute, he'll need all of his diplomatic skills just to get both sides in the same room
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The company's lawyers have contended that the Oklahoma case in which Drummond intervened is a private dispute that doesn't involve government officials or public funds.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Referees intervened with James and the Rockets’ Jeff Green and at the center trying to separate their respective teammates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Monday’s strikes marked the first major attack since the talks, highlighting the tenuous nature of peace efforts mediated by the international community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, have so far largely failed to bear fruit, especially given the uncertain nature of who is wielding power in Tehran.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Castle shoved Avdija back before referees and players from both teams interfered.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When officers attempted to have Michael Barrientes Vela back away, his brothers interfered.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Intermediated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermediated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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