sounding board
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He has also signaled a more direct role in Mamdani’s early tenure, indicating he would serve as a sounding board for the new mayor as he navigates the demands of the office.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Where AI tools genuinely shine, Kates said, is as a “second brain,” or a sounding board for financial strategy, rather than an executor of it.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
McInnes knows he is privileged to be able to use Ferguson as a sounding board after a glittering managerial career, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
“He was a sounding board for the Enterprises on a variety of subjects, as he was known to be a highly in-demand, influential financial advisor and philanthropist in New York City.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
From Chester’s kittenhood on, Mr. Monroe has used him as a sounding board for all his student lectures.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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