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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Prosecutors say the businessman, himself a U visa recipient, acted as the go-between.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
Without revealing his source, German top diplomat Johann Wadephul said a "direct meeting" between Washington and Tehran was expected "very soon" in Pakistan, which is acting as a go-between.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 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
Sources also cautioned how it would function with executive chairman Jeff Shi - former sporting director Matt Hobbs almost acted as a go-between previously.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025
A gentleman in Osage County had once approached Agent Burger and introduced himself as an intermediary, a go-between, for Pike.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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