honcho
Example Sentences
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In one military honcho’s household, the maid is spying on the general and the cook, while the cook is spying on the general and the maid.
From Washington Post
He knew the Miramax honcho was a bully, prone to violent outbursts, and that he was an abuser of women.
From Los Angeles Times
The DOJ honchos all told Trump that Clark was unqualified for the job.
From Salon
Trump’s anger reportedly prompted his team’s efforts to lobby Fox head honcho Rupert Murdoch to retract the call.
From Washington Post
College sports’ honchos couldn’t wait for the hundreds of thousands of dollars they spend lobbying on Capitol Hill to kick in.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.