gatekeeper

Example Sentences

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AI companies vying for a spot in the Pentagon said Palantir has in effect become a gatekeeper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The judge said he acted as a "gatekeeper" to Abu Qatada, vetting those who wanted to access chats where the man was present.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

As court composer and music gatekeeper, Salieri has power and position.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

China used to be a growth market for Hollywood but is now better understood as a gatekeeper — a market that can determine whether a movie becomes a true global phenomenon.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

“It’s very foolish to neglect the ancestral spirits,” said the gatekeeper.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer