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
In “Warrior,” which begins airing June 29 on Max, Koji plays a Chinese immigrant whose search for his sister forces him into the role of hatchet man for a gang.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2023
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
