diplomatize
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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"So that we have the power, as a last resource, I am content to diplomatize," said the Princess; "but you must see him this evening, and press for a decision."
From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James
Would fain not go, withal;—and has to diplomatize at Potsdam, by D'Argens, De Prades, and at Paris simultaneously, by Richelieu, D'Argenson and friends.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas
The French diplomatize to all lengths in Munchen, promising seas and mountains; but they perform little; in an effectual manner, nothing.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 by Carlyle, Thomas
Come," said Marcel, "we will draw lots for who shall go and diplomatize with our host.
From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Murger, Henry
He is too anxious to be able to diplomatize.
From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce
‘Let’s go up out of the draught,’ diplomatized Mrs. Parrot, and edged her man as near to the front as possible.
From The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men" by Carpenter, Minnie Lindsay Rowell
He has fought and diplomatized and intrigued in many countries, very much; and in his old days is hard bested.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 by Carlyle, Thomas
"How glad I am!" which was the most dangerous speech she could have made under the circumstances, since it was purely on her account that he had diplomatized to obtain the invitation.
From Vagabondia 1884 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
The days of comfort and repose are over; we have reasoned and diplomatized too long; we must now move and strike.
From Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
We have been out fought and out diplomatized, and have made a mess of everything we put our hand to.
From With Clive in India Or, The Beginnings of an Empire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
But President Mack went on handling his legal practice, Chairman Bullitt went diplomatizing in the Middle East,* Director Budd went home to Chicago to run the Burlington; and the dream faded.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am curious to know where he learned this original mode of diplomatizing.
From Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 by De Gurowski, Adam G., count
Halicarnassus said he had been diplomatizing for a carriage.
From Gala-days by Hamilton, Gail
No war to speak of; but such negotiating, diplomatizing, universal hope, universal fear, and infinite ado about nothing, as were seldom heard of before.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 05 by Carlyle, Thomas
A Kaiser much beggared, much disgraced, in late years; who has played a huge life-game so long, diplomatizing, warring; and, except the Shadow of Pragmatic Sanction, has nothing to retire upon.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 10 by Carlyle, Thomas
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