underling
Example Sentences
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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
Now that it seems he can’t hide from the story entirely, Hegseth is trying to wriggle out from responsibility by blaming an underling, Adm.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025
While the geopolitical machinations rumble on, the underling success of Georgia’s second-hand car industry can be explained by its geography.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024
Inside he was quaking with fear, but outside he gave the Keeper as cold and imperious a look as El Patron had ever mustered to terrify an underling.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
