kingmaker in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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According to history, the kingmakers were divided over who should succeed the king.
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Kingmakers may use political, monetary, religious, and military means to influence the succession.
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Other games may explicitly encourage a kingmaker scenario.
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A kingmaker is a lame duck who retains the ability to influence (sometimes decisively) who, among other players, will win the game.
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He therefore garnered much media attention for his potential role as kingmaker.
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He has been described as a virtual kingmaker at that time.
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In the election, the party lost two of its four members of parliament, but was left with some power as they became the kingmaker.
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He modestly declined, preferring the role of kingmaker.
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Emirs are selected by a council of seven kingmakers.
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Hence, the gladiator whose turn comes first is the kingmaker.
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