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Vocabulary Entry
kissinger
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of notable historical figures, most prominently associated with Henry Kissinger, an American diplomat and political scientist.
Example Sentences
"Kissinger played a central role in U.S. foreign policy during the Nixon administration."
"Many students of international relations study the strategies employed by Kissinger."
"The term 'Kissingerian' is often used to describe a pragmatic approach to diplomacy."
V
verb
To engage in or apply diplomatic strategies reminiscent of Henry Kissinger's methods (used informally).
Example Sentences
"The negotiators decided to kissinger their approach to secure a better deal."
"In the crisis, they needed to kissinger their tactics to achieve peace."
"He tried to kissinger his way through the negotiations, employing charm and subtlety."