gatekeeper

Example Sentences

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Boshra married the son of Khamanei's longstanding gatekeeper and chief of staff, the cleric Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The 56-year-old cleric largely kept a low profile during his father's rule, but there were longstanding rumours about his influence as a gatekeeper to the late supreme leader.

From BBC • Mar. 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

As court composer and music gatekeeper, Salieri has power and position.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

At last Frodo spoke to Pippin and Sam: ‘I ought to have guessed it from the way the gatekeeper greeted us,’ he said.

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