power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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Boosters such as Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell, along with conference commissioners and other power brokers, are pressing for federal legislation, arguing that only Washington can bring order to NIL, transfers, eligibility and gambling.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ first NBA finals appearance since 1999 has turned the city into a watch party stretching across the five boroughs—and turned out a constellation of celebrities and power brokers that could go toe-to-toe with any red carpet.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The three characters crash into each other, and the city’s power brokers.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Artists now bypass traditional power brokers, building audiences through touring, algorithms, and direct fan channels.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ first NBA finals appearance since 1999 has turned the city into a watch party stretching across the five boroughs—and turned out a constellation of celebrities and power brokers that could go toe-to-toe with any red carpet.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
The three characters crash into each other, and the city’s power brokers.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Artists now bypass traditional power brokers, building audiences through touring, algorithms, and direct fan channels.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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