power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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On the Edge by Nate Silver (Penguin Press: $35) A deep investigation of the hidden world of power brokers and risk takers.
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The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
There’s even a ballroom for hosting large gatherings (or clandestine meetings between global power brokers).
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
Hollywood power brokers pushed for Biden to step down.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Democratic power brokers have now succeeded in forcing President Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election campaign.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
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The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
There’s even a ballroom for hosting large gatherings (or clandestine meetings between global power brokers).
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
Hollywood power brokers pushed for Biden to step down.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Democratic power brokers have now succeeded in forcing President Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election campaign.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2024
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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