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power broker

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noun

  1. a person with power and influence, esp one who operates behind the scenes

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Their faces might be familiar on social media, but they lacked the recognition and trust enjoyed by established power brokers in the villagers.

From BBC

That theme and his considerable rhetorical gifts would make him a national political figure by the end of the 1980s and one of the most influential Democratic power brokers of his era.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has profiled Golden State power brokers and scrutinized major public policies and political campaigns, including races for California governor, the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

He eventually finds his place in the service of the Atar family, landowners and power brokers, the sort of people who can call on a government minister for extralegal favors.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is done while its diplomats engage local political power brokers via its embassies.

From The Wall Street Journal