kingmaker
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While the results position Mamdani, 34, as something of a kingmaker in the solidly Democratic Big Apple, it remains to be seen to what extent his star power will translate outside of the city.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
And all were endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, the city’s Democratic Socialist mayor, burnishing his kingmaker bona fides.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
As the kingmaker of the AI boom, Nvidia has invested in its own customers, strategic partners and competitors.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
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 ● Mar. 24, 2026
In later years, I discovered that my father was not only an adviser to kings but a kingmaker.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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