right-hand man
Example Sentences
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As the general secretary of European football's governing body, Infantino had been the right-hand man of president Platini for seven years.
From BBC
Authorities also announced the death of his right-hand man.
From Barron's
Rachel managed to deceive and conquer throughout the game with her right-hand man, fellow traitor and fellow winner Stephen, who was someone she trusted from the start.
From BBC
Instead, in early February, Justice Phil Berger Jr., Newby’s right-hand man and presumed heir on the court, circulated a draft of a special order agreeing to the rehearing, sources familiar with the matter said.
From Salon
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives tapped the phone of Morgan’s right-hand man, Kenneth Bash, according to an agent’s affidavit that was filed in federal court.
From Los Angeles Times
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