gatekeeper

Example Sentences

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The judge said he acted as a "gatekeeper" to Abu Qatada, vetting those who wanted to access chats where the man was present.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

But there was something in the look and the voice of the gatekeeper that made him uneasy.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien