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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Hundreds of residents of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky facing starvation and constant bombardment were able to evacuate during a six-day ceasefire, which both Moscow and Kyiv credited Trump with brokering.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Apparently, she’s been busy brokering a ceasefire between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the occupied city of Oleshky.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Times previously reported the prevalence of tee-time brokering, in which scores of local golfers shared frustrations over their inability to secure a tee time on public courses in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
RXO is a large third-party logistics firm, or 3PL, brokering truck transportation, freight forwarding, and last-mile delivery for customers in an asset-light business model.
From Barron's ● May 7, 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
