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salesman

[seylz-muhn] / ˈseɪlz mən /


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A local military gear salesman created a neighborhood patch with the subway station’s logo, missile and the phrase, “Everything that is not flying toward us, is flying over us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Even if they don’t think the AI can do the job, they think that an AI salesman can absolutely convince those people to buy AI and fire all their workers.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Tehran salesman Efran, 18, told AFP he hopes an end to sanctions would put the Iranian economy back in gear.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as Clark, a frustrated furniture store salesman struggling following the breakup of his marriage.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Bob Golomb is a great car salesman because he is very good, in the moment, at intuiting the intentions and needs and emotions of his customers.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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