- present tense form of gate (3rd person singular).
gates
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In Paris, shopkeepers boarded up windows and installed metal security gates ahead of Saturday’s protests, even as some were still repairing damage from last weekend’s unrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 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
Ian Gilbert, founder of Emotion Picture Photography, said he had heard parents boasting at the school gates about how they use the tool to avoid paying for 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
Captain Colayco, the Filipino officer who sent Joey on her perilous mission to deliver the map, storms through the gates, leading the Allied Forces.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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