company man

Example Sentences

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The Mancunian has played the devoted company man and should now be rewarded, although two-time title challenger Gane will not be an easy first defence.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

LeBron James signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Nike at the age of 18, partially due to Jordan’s company man counsel, and currently endorses Taco Bell, Pepsi and Louis Vuitton.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

Sean Hannity, for his part, is the consummate company man, a necessary force of continuity in the network’s prime-time lineup.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2023

The elder Picard, at his core, is a company man through and through, and even in trying to guide Jack, all roads lead back to Starfleet, despite its being obviously not a good fit.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

I didn’t think he’d help us, since he was a company man, like my father.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam