underling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He also noted that Scott Boatwright, Chipotle’s current CEO, was once Niccol’s underling.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
The analysts don’t expect meaningful consensus underling earnings upgrades, though earnings per share forecasts are likely to benefit from the higher 2026 buyback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Under the cover of darkness, an underling used satellite imagery to pick his way through vineyards near the prison before tossing a pillowcase over the walls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
In his statement, he said the comments made to the undercover reporter were "empty words and not a true account of the underling incident".
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
MI6 didn’t think Le Fantôme would trust an underling to judge whether they were forgeries.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word