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powerbroker

American  
[pou-er-broh-ker] / ˈpaʊ ərˌbroʊ kər /
Or power broker

noun

  1. a person who wields great political, governmental, or financial power. pow. power.


Etymology

Origin of powerbroker

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; power + broker

Example Sentences

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Dialogue between the group of players - who are represented by former WTA chairman and chief executive Larry Scott - and the Grand Slam powerbrokers began almost a year ago.

From BBC

However, Fletcher has made a hugely positive impression on United's powerbrokers.

From BBC

Some critics have questioned whether Rosenior will be a puppet for Chelsea's powerbrokers because Strasbourg are in the same ownership group as the Premier League club.

From Barron's

Brendan Rodgers railed against that thinking and his relationship with the powerbrokers at the club crashed and burned.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia powerbroker Turki Alalshikh had reportedly planned for Fury and long-time rival Anthony Joshua to take separate bouts in the Kingdom early in 2026 before finally meeting later in the year.

From BBC