boss

Example Sentences

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The German boss has seemed happy to foster healthy competition between the two boyhood friends, but now decision time is coming.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The stock fell 31% from January 2022 to August 2024, when the board ousted CEO Mark Schneider, the star boss who had previously helped mastermind shares’ run to a record high.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Thus far, we’ve thought of that level of “Whatever the boss wants” deference to the president as cost free.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Sagan’s boss’ boss, Brian Znotins, saw during the last World Cup that Argentinians are the most likely to follow their team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“I don’t know, boss. Yes, boss. Yes, boss, of course I understand she’s yours. Yes, boss.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket