broker
noun
an agent who buys or sells for a principal on a commission basis without having title to the property.
have brokered
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present perfectof broker.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The official said Egypt and Qatar, which have brokered past agreements between Israel and Hamas, are developing a multi-stage proposal to try to bridge the gaps.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is believed to have brokered a deal that ended the brief rebellion and offered safe haven to Mr. Prigozhin.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
Russian officials have brokered settlements between jihadists and the central government with a good but mixed record of success.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2018
Other hospitals and health care providers have brokered deals with local housing authorities to obtain housing vouchers for their patients.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2017
Regional mediators have brokered several peace deals between the two sides, the latest on 1 February in Ethiopia.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2015
