through an interpreter

phrase

: by the method of being translated by an interpreter
He gave his statement to the police through an interpreter.

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Díaz, who guaranteed a Game 6 victory when speaking through an interpreter on Sunday, gave the Rays a four-run lead with a two-run shot off Hunter Gaddis in the bottom of the eighth. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Díaz, who guaranteed a Game 6 victory through an interpreter on Sunday, made sure the Rays wouldn't let this one slip away. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Testifying in Spanish through an interpreter, Avila described a grueling recovery. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 This interview, edited and condensed for clarity, was conducted through an interpreter. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for through an interpreter

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“Through an interpreter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/through%20an%20interpreter. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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