salesman
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Ann Keen was 17 and working in a toilet roll factory in Ewloe, Flintshire, when she was asked out by a handsome salesman.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This makes him an ideal mark for a certain kind of salesman.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
That put Musk in salesman mode for a public call with investors on which he displayed an unusual “pick me” energy for the world’s richest man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Six months ago, Rebecca Holder contacted the BBC after a visit from stair lift salesman Jason Sarver.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Will this be a cash deal?” the salesman asked.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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Like “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Rockin’ in the Free World,” “Pink Houses” was practically destined to be misinterpreted by elected salesmen peddling easy fantasies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It’s often surprising how few people — including not only investors but also Wall Street salesmen — actually seem to understand stock prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
Carvana underwrites its own loans, giving it an advantage to used car salesmen, reflected in its cars worth $500 to $1000 versus rivals after reconditioning, helped by its scale, Bellas said.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
Blue Owl’s future will depend on whether Ostrover and Lipschultz, two of Wall Street’s smoothest salesmen, can assuage concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
The gathering outside the Tribune included businessmen, clerks, traveling salesmen, stenographers, police officers, and at least one barber.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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