- present tense form of gate (3rd person singular).
gates
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The gates of hell shall not prevail against the church, Jesus says in Matthew 16:18.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Tucked behind private gates, the architectural residence combines modern design with an abundance of outdoor space, offering a secluded escape from the bustle of Los Angeles.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
He said he heard parents at the school gates talking using AI to avoid paying after he had been inside taking photos.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
These channels act as microscopic gates in cell membranes and play an important role in electrical signaling.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
“But that is quite enough wondering about that,” she told herself, for they had arrived at the gates of the palace, and it was no time to go off on a tangent.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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