John Smith

Example Sentences

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He believes that CEO John Smith will drive the change needed to improve margins.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The company said John Smith, the incoming president and chief executive of FedEx Freight, will also serve on the board, along with eight independent directors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

This kept Menzies close to his university friend, the future Labour leader John Smith, who repeatedly tried to persuade him to switch parties.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

In a 24-page ruling, the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, told Mr. Trump’s lawyers to refer to the witnesses in their filing with a pseudonym or a categorical description — say, John Smith or F.B.I.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024

I wonder where he is, this Captain John Smith.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone