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diplomacy

[dih-ploh-muh-see] / dɪˈploʊ mə si /


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He called it quits less than a day after his first effort, even though, as many commentators pointed out, international diplomacy is a time-consuming process.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

President Trump has repeatedly demonstrated his desire to use transactional diplomacy to pressure both allies and adversaries.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The initial US response was to attempt shuttle diplomacy.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

India has engaged in frantic diplomacy with Iran in recent weeks over the safe passage of LPG and crude tankers from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Diplomacy is a large part of being a trouper, and a large portion of diplomacy is adherence to title and rank.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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