powerbroker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of powerbroker
Example Sentences
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As Manchester United's powerbrokers assessed the wreckage from a catastrophic 2024-25 campaign and tried to plot a way forward for the Old Trafford club, they had some targets to aim for.
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Not just from the post-Levy powerbrokers, but from fans who simply never warmed to Frank, and who were unconvinced by his pedigree and methods.
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It triggered a cascade of similar messages from the rest of the cabinet and, before long, other ministers, MPs and Labour powerbrokers too.
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But after the 1-1 draw with Leeds at the beginning of last month, United's powerbrokers were not willing to risk missing out on Europe for a second season in a row.
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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.
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