gate

Example Sentences

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In this case, an "and" logic gate ensures that the drug activates only when both cancer markers are present, making the treatment highly selective.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

This isn’t a case of kids sneaking past the gate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Their departure had been moved to a gate clear across the terminal, requiring another 10-minute walk and a shuttle bus.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Hopes are building around a peace plan, with stocks ready to rally out of the gate on Wednesday, and oil dropping.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

So whenever anyone appeared at the gate, Marlene would always wander over with Karli and accept their offerings only too willingly.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo