go-between
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of go-between
First recorded in 1590–1600; noun use of verb phrase go between
Example Sentences
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed optimism, as Pakistan's army chief, a key go-between between the United States and Iran, left Tehran after two days of talks with senior Iranian leaders.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
He acted as a go-between in negotiations with Mountbatten-Windsor over Sarah Ferguson's money troubles, and has connections to China.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Sargeant served as a go-between for the two governments, conveying messages as well as shopping for business opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
That includes having an attorney figure out your will, set up a foundation and/or trust, and even serve as something of a go-between when dealing with lottery officials.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 22, 2025
The fact that I’ve been used as a go-between doesn’t seem to bother him at all.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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