spin doctor
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As Lucy, she is refreshingly droll, hitting the film’s comedic beats with a softer touch that lends itself to her character’s tendency to play the spin doctor.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2025
Described as “part Svengali, part spin doctor, part strategist” by the London Standard in 2006, Hilton was a senior adviser and close confidant of Cameron, who served as Britain’s prime minister from 2010 to 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025
Boris Johnson’s former spin doctor, Guto Harri, has also been a vocal critic – he was called out for it by Davies during a conference event at which he was present.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
"Don't let anyone ever say I never say anything positive about the Tories... I am in awe of @PennyMordaunt arm and shoulder strength," former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell tweeted.
From BBC ● May 6, 2023
You fairly make my head spin, doctor, digging up of old-time memories.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
