henchman
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Vincent Walsh steals every scene he’s in as Sweeney’s henchman Eddie Breen, a lethal type with a brogue, slouch cap and his mouth half open most of the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
His henchman Stephen Miller does know how to produce a florid turn of phrase, doesn't he?
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2025
The scene in which Anderson single-handedly faces down both the corrupt deputy and the Klan’s most murderous henchman is a master class in range.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
He landed the part of a henchman working for Robbie Coltrane's Russian gangster character.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2025
“I’m leaving. Your henchman has terrified me completely. I shall never make the mistake of even passing by this vile pigsty.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
I was perplexed that Rabbi Levine’s excellent piece left out a critical element: The story’s climax isn’t only the execution of Haman and his family of henchmen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Multiple battles with Claudius’ henchmen pepper Scarlet and Hijiri’s journey, as does an encounter with the United Nations of this place: a group of wandering nomads from around the world who’ve come together for companionship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026
Instead, he’ll turn to his pool of henchmen and try to browbeat them through Senate confirmation.
From Slate ● May 31, 2025
Mo put the book under the jacket, which had almost made him look like one of Capricorn’s henchmen.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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