kingmaker

Example Sentences

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They weren’t kingmakers when it came to electing California governors.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the Moderates, a small party holding 14 seats in the middle, now have the power to act as kingmaker, and all eyes are on its leader, former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

From BBC

The chip giant has invested tens of billions from its fast-growing war chest to become the industry’s most powerful kingmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal

But with a nudge from Rafsanjani, the kingmaker, he was picked by the Assembly of Experts as the new leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Radio’s role as kingmaker was superseded, first by streaming services and then by TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal