hatchet man
Example Sentences
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In 1971, Charles Colson, a special counsel, known as Nixon's "hatchet man," organized a 20-person list soon approved by John Dean, then chief White House counsel.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025
It took Dole years to live down his image as a political hatchet man.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2024
Ever the hatchet man, Harris would attempt to do the same to Gray’s left-wing colleague Terry Cooper in the second half but succeeded only in tearing right through his shorts.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
Pence didn’t play the usual vice-presidential roles of hatchet man and attack dog, largely because Trump amply filled those roles himself.
From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022
The fence said Dad had run him out, but I think the real reason was he had done his job for the steel company as the designated hatchet man.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
