power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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Artists now bypass traditional power brokers, building audiences through touring, algorithms, and direct fan channels.
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John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
The timing plays to Beijing’s efforts to cast China as a versatile, global power broker at a moment of intense geopolitical flux.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The mayor’s endorsement of Lander has set up something of a proxy battle with other Democratic power brokers, such as New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are backing Goldman.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
That’s the emerging assessment among Russia’s power brokers, as Vladimir Putin faces mounting challenges on the battlefield and at home.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
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John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
The timing plays to Beijing’s efforts to cast China as a versatile, global power broker at a moment of intense geopolitical flux.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The mayor’s endorsement of Lander has set up something of a proxy battle with other Democratic power brokers, such as New York Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are backing Goldman.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
That’s the emerging assessment among Russia’s power brokers, as Vladimir Putin faces mounting challenges on the battlefield and at home.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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