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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Pakistan, acting as a go-between for Washington and Tehran, will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad on Monday for talks on the crisis.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
But being a go-between carries risks, said Imran Ali, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Oman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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
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
She spent the next two years as a courier, go-between, and manager of World Tourists, Inc., a travel business run by Golos that was actually a front operation for the Soviet Union.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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