salesman

Example Sentences

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Marj had never been to north Wales before but found out that her father, who was a salesman of marine engines, had Pwllheli as his patch.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

His father, Charles Whittaker, was a traveling salesman for a maker of burglar alarms and bank vaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Still, I found myself listening attentively to the warning Miller was issuing about buying into the salesman ethos.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When Zach Carabajal saw gas prices skyrocketing, the car salesman sprang into action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The salesman who had waited on him before met him just inside the door.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech