arbiter

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After retiring in 2013, he joined a private Washington law practice where he handled official arbiter missions.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

As the sole arbiter of the fate of a nation that is crucial to its region and to world oil markets, Mr. Trump is the world’s most visible and powerful leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Over the last decade and a half, the critic’s role has evolved from that of an arbiter to a kind of prescriber.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It raises a profound question: can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain secret?

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

This was insane: The arbiter of the value of the bonds lacked access to relevant information about the bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis