sounding board
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He has also signaled a more direct role in Mamdani’s early tenure, indicating he would serve as a sounding board for the new mayor as he navigates the demands of the office.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
McInnes knows he is privileged to be able to use Ferguson as a sounding board after a glittering managerial career, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
“He was a sounding board for the Enterprises on a variety of subjects, as he was known to be a highly in-demand, influential financial advisor and philanthropist in New York City.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
It may be that you’re not 100% comfortable giving up too much control over your investment decisions, and merely want a sounding board.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
John showed Robin the graceful instrument and how the seven strings were fastened with tiny pegs in the maple sounding board which covered the hollow oval base.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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