hatchet man

Example Sentences

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Wang delivered spectacularly, becoming the leader’s indispensable hatchet man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Ever the hatchet man, Harris would attempt to do the same to Gray’s left-wing colleague Terry Cooper in the second half but succeeded only in tearing right through his shorts.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

Since then Christie has attempted to pirouette away from his persona as Trump's hatchet man.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2022

Mondale swiftly replied, “Sen. Dole richly earned his reputation as a hatchet man tonight.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2021

The fence said Dad had run him out, but I think the real reason was he had done his job for the steel company as the designated hatchet man.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam