diplomatic code
Example Sentences
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The State Department briefly described Ms. Sherman‘s meeting with Mr. Wang as “a frank and open discussion” – normally diplomatic code for harsh exchanges.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2021
It was diplomatic code to describe heated arguments and – yet again – no breakthrough.
From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2019
The former spokesman for Israel's foreign ministry suggested Spicer's line was age-old diplomatic code for "not now".
From Reuters • Jan. 23, 2017
Earlier on Friday, the White House called the speech “troubling” and said it was seeking clarification through the State Department, which is diplomatic code for expressing annoyance and even anger.
From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2010
What they want to leave behind is getting tangled up in diplomatic code words laden with ambiguity.
From Washington Post
