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paper pusher

[pay-per-poosh-er] / ˈpeɪ pərˌpʊʃ ər /


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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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