company man

Example Sentences

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Henry, in tweed suits and suitably nebbishy glasses, feels more like a company man than his two colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 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

He's described as a "company man - an institutional champion who's privately embraced the draconian tactics of an antiquated and often vicious institution".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

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

“How they turned you into such a company man I’ll never figure,” Mr. Dubonnet said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam