right-hand woman
Example Sentences
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Jacqueline Marling, 42, was described as "Batley's right-hand woman" and was jailed for 12 years, while his wife Elaine, 47, was jailed for eight years.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
But she landed on her feet as an assistant to none other than Ginni Thomas, working as her right-hand woman, and got absorbed into the Thomas household.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2024
Hussey was the queen’s longest-serving lady-in-waiting and quite possibly her favorite, given that she held the title of “Woman of the Bedchamber,” which effectively means she was the queen’s right-hand woman.
From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022
In the play, Ivanka is her father’s favored child, right-hand woman - and potential rival.
From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2022
And as for Poppy, my lass, why, she'll be my right-hand woman!
From Poppy's Presents by Walton, O. F., Mrs.
