salesman

Example Sentences

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A retired salesman once told me that sales is like fishing—you wait patiently for the right moment.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The son of a bartender and a liquor salesman, he was raised in Portland, Ore. — which he and his family still called home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

He is not a natural salesman and has little interest in manufactured theatre.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The incredible double life of a spyware salesman turned spy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

“Probably not,” Mr. Trepid said, smiling heartily at the salesman.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech