gatekeeper

Example Sentences

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He soon became his grandfather’s shadow, the gatekeeper who holds Raúl Castro’s telephone, passing or not passing messages and documents along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

It follows a broader trend of airlines focusing on high-earning business travelers over casual leisure flyers, with credit cards increasingly serving as the gatekeeper to the best travel benefits.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

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

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