broker
noun
an agent who buys or sells for a principal on a commission basis without having title to the property.
brokering
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present participleof broker.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In 2022, she pulled off a diplomatic feat by brokering the Black Sea Grain Initiative between Moscow and Kyiv to allow grain exports following Russia's invasion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Jesus was not brokering a deal between two powers.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Pakistan’s role in brokering the weekend’s U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks reflects the extraordinary reset the country’s army chief, Asim Munir, has brought about in relations between Washington and Islamabad.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
European leaders and the prime minister of Pakistan, which is brokering U.S.-Iran talks, warned that the operations could be putting the truce at risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
“But I have access to Madoc. I have access to Balekin. I’m our best shot at brokering a deal.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
