mediate
verb (used with object)
to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
has been mediating
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present perfect progressiveof mediate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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China has not sought the limelight in peace building efforts, reiterating only that it has been mediating and encouraging an end to hostilities.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Pakistan, which has been mediating the negotiations, has invited the delegations to meet in Islamabad on Friday "to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes".
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Qatar, which has been mediating, said it was trying to restart the truce, but difficulties were mounting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
But Qatar, which has been mediating between the sides, said Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the truce by two more days.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
