taskmaster
Example Sentences
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At the FBI, he gained a reputation of being an exacting taskmaster and, despite his early Republican political alignment, someone who was appreciated by politicians of both political parties.
From Barron's ● Mar. 21, 2026
This 64-year-old taskmaster knows a lot more about spotting talent than the people handing out the stars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Wife Sharon played the taskmaster, keeping everything in line.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2025
Mr Salmond described himself as a "tough taskmaster" when he was in charge of the government.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
A tall, friendly man, a lawyer and the Brotherhood's chief theoretician, he had proved to be a hard taskmaster.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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