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Meanings of grey eminence in English

Russian
тёмный кардинал
Portuguese
eminência parda
Spanish
eminencia gris

An éminence grise (French pronunciation: ​[eminɑ̃s ɡʁiz]) or grey eminence is a powerful decision-maker or adviser who operates "behind the scenes", or in a non-public or unofficial capacity.

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        тёмный кардинал
        Usage of grey eminence in English
        1
        Scott is being restored to the mix, as an occasional still-not-very- grey eminence.
        The Guardian
        2
        Those powerful but shadowy grey eminences who ran the Nightside, inasmuch as anyone did, or could.
        The Bride Wore Black Leather
        3
        Two grey eminences each with a singularly different dash and colour, and both still held in rich regard by Brits of a certain generation.
        The Guardian
        Translations for grey eminence