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middleman

[mid-l-man] / ˈmɪd lˌmæn /


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Moffett said that, in the old days, television channels didn’t have to worry about irking customers with rising costs, because that relationship was handled by a middleman — the cable companies.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"Children's homes continue to offer a compelling alternative to traditional buy-to-lets," argues one middleman who markets his ability to secure the required planning permission on Instagram.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I’ve worked with people where they had to have that middleman for a little bit until they felt comfortable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

A fluent English speaker, he advises local manufacturers on export strategies and is a middleman for overseas sales, including selling products on Wayfair and Amazon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“Unfortunately, I’m the middleman by default. You’re still pissed about what he said at Sal’s, huh?”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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