gatekeeper
Example Sentences
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The 56-year-old cleric largely kept a low profile during his father's rule, but there were longstanding rumours about his influence as a gatekeeper to the late supreme leader.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 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
In one example, Weingarten had represented the Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild Group before transferring the client to Ruemmler; Epstein was seen as a gatekeeper of the account.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
She nodded at Methuselah, the ancient gatekeeper mouse.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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