Against this background, skillful diplomacy by the Peel government offered Polk the chance to back down, which was a course he accepted.

But wise rhetoric and skillful diplomacy will not be enough to defeat what is an apocalyptic movement.

Robertson's skillful diplomacy made peace with the irate Cherokee, who threatened to expel the settlers by force if necessary.

The negotiations leading to the creation of the consortium, during 1954-55, was considered as a feat of skillful diplomacy.

He insists this came about because of his skillful, informal diplomacy.

That took patient, skillful diplomacy and an unwavering belief that good things will happen "if we use our strengths as a nation wisely."

With skillful diplomacy and luck Conrad restored order.

Patience and skillful diplomacy have finally paid off.

The crafts- men who had begun to accept the skillful diplomacy of the first Warder bitterly resented the second's grasping, high- handed ways.

With an iron will and some skillful diplomacy, President Bush can find a way out of this inspections trap.