as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group
the point man for the automaker announced a recall of several models with defective parts
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The new spin on the character infuriated much of the original cast, but cemented Phelps’ IMF point man, Ethan Hunt, as the most important member of the team.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
As Abbas’ point man with Israel, Al-Sheikh is responsible for arranging coveted travel permits for Palestinians, including leaders and other dignitaries, giving him an important lever of power over his rivals.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The 75-year-old former university professor and frequent Democratic candidate from California may seem an unlikely figure to be serving as Trump’s point man on tariffs.
—John Fund, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
Musk has been President Donald Trump’s point man in his effort to cut government spending.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 23 May 2025
As Abbas’ point man with Israel, Al-Sheikh is responsible for arranging coveted travel permits for Palestinians, including leaders and other dignitaries, giving him an important lever of power over his rivals.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The 75-year-old former university professor and frequent Democratic candidate from California may seem an unlikely figure to be serving as Trump’s point man on tariffs.
—John Fund, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
Musk has been President Donald Trump’s point man in his effort to cut government spending.
—Bernard Condon, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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One of the six runways at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport was closed for about 45 minutes early Saturday afternoon after reports of a drone sighting around noon (1000 GMT), military police spokesman Doron Wallin told The Associated Press.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a statement later sent to NPR, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said department chief Hegseth will address his senior military leaders early next week.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finally, there’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, whose current role is pivotal as top government spokesperson.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The man was at the hospital in critical condition, spokesperson Sgt.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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