powerbroker

Example Sentences

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Half a dozen peace initiatives have failed, none of them able to pressure or persuade regional powerbrokers to push for a compromise.

From BBC

Whether it is in Congress or the corporate world, Trump is taking office this time around with a warm welcome from America's powerbrokers.

From BBC

The intricate relationships between business tycoons and political powerbrokers have shaped economies and societies since the dawn of modern capitalism.

From Salon

Wiener has made no secret of his desire for a congressional seat — specifically the one long occupied by Democratic powerbroker and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whenever she retires.

From Los Angeles Times

For those Arab powerbrokers, Sudan is just one element in their geostrategic calculations, ranked below Israel-Palestine, Iran and relations with Washington.

From BBC