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kingmaker

[king-mey-ker] / ˈkɪŋˌmeɪ kər /




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Which is why this week Politico asked Piker if he thought of himself as a kingmaker.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

After running for the nomination in 1984 and 1988, the Rev. Jesse Jackson sought to be a kingmaker in ’92.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

As the kingmaker of the AI boom, Nvidia has invested in its own customers, strategic partners and competitors.

From MarketWatch May 22, 2026

The result nevertheless allows it to position itself as a kingmaker in the region.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

In later years, I discovered that my father was not only an adviser to kings but a kingmaker.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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