sounding board

Example Sentences

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Much like Inouye-Perez, Fernandez’s best attribute is her ability to be a sounding board for Grant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In the years before the transaction, Qatalyst served as a sounding board to the company, and built up credibility and understanding of the business and its story, Godbole said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

He has also signaled a more direct role in Mamdani’s early tenure, indicating he would serve as a sounding board for the new mayor as he navigates the demands of the office.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

McInnes knows he is privileged to be able to use Ferguson as a sounding board after a glittering managerial career, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She was my sounding board and she sat there hypnotized.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes