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right-hand man



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Tagliabue retired in 2006, when he was replaced by Goodell, who had worked as his right hand man at the league office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

A friend like no other, my right hand man, my brother.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023

While the district attorney’s office has changed hands, Sheriff Don Barnes, who was Hutchens’ right hand man, continues to manage the department as her elected successor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2022

Baffert, with his right hand man Barnes by his side, is undefeated when taking the Derby winner to the Preakness.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2020

He had prospered exceedingly, and was Barry Tuxford's right hand man.

From The Second String by Gould, Nat