- present tense form of gate (3rd person singular).
gates
Example Sentences
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They were met at the gates to the park by Ali.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In recent weeks, officers have broadened their approach to make more arrests near gates and ticket counters at airports from San Francisco to Miami and Kansas City, Mo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
County Supervisor and Metro’s first vice chair Kathryn Barger said that customer satisfaction climbed to 87% and that updated fare gates increased paid ridership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Metropolitan Police said a fire had started near the gates, which meant they were closed temporarily.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Richard and I run to the front gates of the fort.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
