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gateway

[geyt-wey] / ˈgeɪtˌweɪ /
NOUN
entry to place
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Disruption in the strait could cause Egypt to feel the pinch too, as the Red Sea serves as the gateway to the Suez Canal, upon which Cairo relies for crucial foreign revenue.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Its position at the country’s southern maritime gateway and its proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America enabled it to accumulate military importance over decades as new military missions were layered onto that strategic foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The decline in reading ability is particularly concerning because it is a gateway to learning.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

The route remains an important gateway between Nepal and China.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

While we followed the silent street to Nyame’s shimmering gateway, I followed my tangled and raw feelings back to their beginnings.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

The seven MBacc "gateways" - although designed specifically around Greater Manchester's "fastest-growing industries" - are actually quite broad-ranging.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Nearly every system, from banking apps to payment gateways, relies on encryption to function.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

The findings reveal that simply opening ocean gateways between Antarctica, South America, and Australia was not enough to create it.

From Science Daily Apr. 7, 2026

It reckons these facilities can serve as alternate gateways to Gulf Cooperation Council countries affected by airspace closure for time-sensitive goods such as emergency supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

Boy21 was quoting verbatim whoever was announcing the launch on the YouTube clip—all the talk about harmony for the heavens and gateways.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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