paper pusher

Example Sentences

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“They sent my son over there as a paper pusher and then had the Taliban outside providing security,” Mr. Nikoui said at the time, according to the news organization.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

“They sent my son over there as a paper pusher and then had the Taliban outside providing security,” he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2021

“They sent my son over there as a paper pusher and then had the Taliban outside providing security,” Mr. Nikoui reportedly said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 27, 2021

As in, merely a paper pusher in the White House.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2018

I would rather be an automaton in a factory than a paper pusher or a money hording entrepreneur.

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