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

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

China used to be a growth market for Hollywood but is now better understood as a gatekeeper — a market that can determine whether a movie becomes a true global phenomenon.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

In the internet age, its role "has shifted from solitary gatekeeper to anchor signal inside a network where media exposure and online reviews amplify, rather than replace, its certification," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

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