as in little guy
an average or ordinary man
claims that the wind farm would benefit only its developers and that the little man would get nothing out of it
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Noun
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All 17 plaintiffs are former foster youth or parents or guardians of former foster youth, and are listed in court documents as John Doe or Jane Doe plaintiffs.—
Theresa Clift
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025 -
According to a new lawsuit filed earlier this month, the plaintiff, identified in court documents only as John Doe, claims he was lured to a Revolt TV location in 2020 under false pretenses by Wallace and others.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This comprehensive approach to worker welfare stands as a model for how fashion brands can operate ethically while producing extraordinary work.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In 2017, the former bodega worker was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Little man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/little%20man. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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