power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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Browne aligned himself with many of Broward’s power brokers at the time.
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
China could see the Iran war as an opportunity to carve out a more assertive role in the Middle East by styling itself as a more reliable power broker than the United States, said Seo Chang-bae, a professor at Busan’s Pukyung National University.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s also the perception that Sankey and other NCAA power brokers are seeking to restore the pre-2021 state of college sports, or at least put limits on how much athletes can make via name, image and likeness.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
China could see the Iran war as an opportunity to carve out a more assertive role in the Middle East by styling itself as a more reliable power broker than the United States, said Seo Chang-bae, a professor at Busan’s Pukyung National University.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
There’s also the perception that Sankey and other NCAA power brokers are seeking to restore the pre-2021 state of college sports, or at least put limits on how much athletes can make via name, image and likeness.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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