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gateway

[geyt-wey] / ˈgeɪtˌweɪ /
NOUN
entry to place
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U.S. retailers are fueling a longer-than-expected peak shipping season in Southern California, according to the leader of America’s busiest gateway for container imports, the WSJ Logistics Report’s Paul Berger writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

The town is the main gateway for trade between Myanmar and Thailand, and has always had a large, though fluctuating Burmese population.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

In addition to orchestrating different AI models, the AI Control Tower is now increasingly serving as a gateway to vet nonhuman identities.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Heyward said consumers have gotten accustomed to editorial content being a gateway to online shopping.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

He stopped in the gateway and stared at me, unmoving, until I dared to return his gaze.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

He has tried to fortify the land, closing off gateways, putting in concrete blocks or piles of logs, and digging rows of deep ditches to make it undrivable.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Adding to the complexity, companies now need to protect the data networks that serve as gateways to critical infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Nearly every system, from banking apps to payment gateways, relies on encryption to function.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach share a space and compete against other global gateways, Hacegaba said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2026

And through the arched gateways of many a palace Shasta caught sight of green branches, cool fountains, and smooth lawns.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis




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