hatchet man

Example Sentences

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But Musk’s behavior resembles that of any corporate hatchet man.

From Salon

There was hope after he dropped out that Trump might appoint someone more respectable to this important post and one who would be less likely to become his hatchet man.

From Salon

It took Dole years to live down his image as a political hatchet man.

From Los Angeles Times

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

This week the New York Times reported on yet another project in the works, this one spearheaded by the odious Stephen Miller and Trump's former bodyman turned hatchet man, John McEntee.

From Salon