sounding board

Example Sentences

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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

In its first two seasons, Domingo serves as the show’s heart, a transparent sounding board for the troubled main character to unload deep trauma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Warsh, 55, and Druckenmiller sit 10 feet apart, according to Druckenmiller, with Warsh serving as a Fed-whisperer sounding board to Druck’s macro-trader sensibility.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

It may be that you’re not 100% comfortable giving up too much control over your investment decisions, and merely want a sounding board.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

She patted the sounding board of the piano.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns