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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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
He became so indispensable to Bernanke as a go-between with Wall Street chieftains and GOP leaders that Fed staffers developed a familiar refrain: “Have you run it by Warsh?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 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
The messenger RNA was neither an inhabitant of heaven nor of hell—but a professional go-between.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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