kingmaker
noun
king·mak·er
ˈkiŋ-ˌmā-kər 
: one having great influence over the choice of candidates for political office
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But in Hollywood, a hit—even a minor indie one distributed by the buzzy kingmakers at A24—begets more hits.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 2 July 2024
His decision to return the endorsement favor was notable given the Republicans’ lackluster 2022 midterm showing cast doubt on Trump’s efficacy as a political kingmaker and when chatter about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s White House campaign still had plenty of promise.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
In August of 2024, the Democrat kingmakers jettison Joe Biden and parachute in Michelle Obama.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
Throughout the tournament, Patel said the team has displayed a mental toughness that has kept them competing with the kingmakers of the cricket world.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 2 July 2024
His decision to return the endorsement favor was notable given the Republicans’ lackluster 2022 midterm showing cast doubt on Trump’s efficacy as a political kingmaker and when chatter about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s White House campaign still had plenty of promise.
—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
In August of 2024, the Democrat kingmakers jettison Joe Biden and parachute in Michelle Obama.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
Throughout the tournament, Patel said the team has displayed a mental toughness that has kept them competing with the kingmakers of the cricket world.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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“Kingmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingmaker. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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