gatekeeper

Example Sentences

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"The visa system is the invisible gatekeeper of the World Cup," Atallah says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Ahead of the Wall Street liftoff, expected in mid-June, SpaceX backers say the company isn't just a rocket business but rather the gatekeeper to space itself.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

AI companies vying for a spot in the Pentagon said Palantir has in effect become a gatekeeper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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

Matthias tried questioning Brother Methuselah further, but the warm sun had worked its magic upon the old gatekeeper as he sat in the orchard savoring the peace and tranquility of a June afternoon.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques