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

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, as well, came out of the gate poking holes in Sauer’s argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The gate was built to let them through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Before I could unwind myself from the gate post, Daisy turned loose of my arm, stepped back, and said, “Phew! What’s that I smell?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls