gatekeeper

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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

Along with its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, Live Nation puts on concerts, sells tickets and owns venues, serving multiple roles that the Department of Justice said had turned it into a "gatekeeper" for the industry.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

“It’s very foolish to neglect the ancestral spirits,” said the gatekeeper.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer