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henchman

[hench-muhn] / ˈhɛntʃ mən /


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Vincent Walsh steals every scene he’s in as Sweeney’s henchman Eddie Breen, a lethal type with a brogue, slouch cap and his mouth half open most of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

He concluded: “The authoritarian feeds on fear and ignorance and when people who can stand up for their rights articulate it humorously, it helps to bring the henchman down.”

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2025

His loyal henchman Meadows naturally denies that he ever said those things.

From Salon Oct. 23, 2024

But one of the film's best and most understated performances comes from Yura Borisov as Igor, a tough but kindly henchman who works for Toros.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2024

“I’m leaving. Your henchman has terrified me completely. I shall never make the mistake of even passing by this vile pigsty.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

I was perplexed that Rabbi Levine’s excellent piece left out a critical element: The story’s climax isn’t only the execution of Haman and his family of henchmen.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 10, 2026

Multiple battles with Claudius’ henchmen pepper Scarlet and Hijiri’s journey, as does an encounter with the United Nations of this place: a group of wandering nomads from around the world who’ve come together for companionship.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

Instead, he’ll turn to his pool of henchmen and try to browbeat them through Senate confirmation.

From Slate May 31, 2025

Musk’s henchmen also raised eyebrows when they inadvertently revealed the names of some CIA hires, including those potentially placed in dangerous regions, through an unclassified email to the Trump administration last month.

From Salon Mar. 20, 2025

He had been one of Alliser Thome's henchmen, and had no love for either of them.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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