salesman
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The former salesman needs to find three additional votes to secure a stable majority in the state parliament and form a government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ann Keen was 17 and working in a toilet roll factory in Ewloe, Flintshire, when she was asked out by a handsome salesman.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This makes him an ideal mark for a certain kind of salesman.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Carney dons his best furniture salesman hat to make the pitch of a lifetime, a deal that could save Robert’s life, or take Carney’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Probably not,” Mr. Trepid said, smiling heartily at the salesman.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
But it turns out that these influencers are pretty good salesmen, with a pitch for every kind of guy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Like “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Rockin’ in the Free World,” “Pink Houses” was practically destined to be misinterpreted by elected salesmen peddling easy fantasies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It’s often surprising how few people — including not only investors but also Wall Street salesmen — actually seem to understand stock prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
"We joke about basically being travelling T-shirt salesmen," singer Patrick Turner says.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
They’re mostly cops and insurance salesmen who bet on football games and smoke disgusting cigars.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
