the boss

Example Sentences

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Thus far, we’ve thought of that level of “Whatever the boss wants” deference to the president as cost free.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

By posing for the magazine spread, the bankers had broken the golden rule of finance fashion: Never dress above your station—and certainly never better than the boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

We see how AJ wants to impress the boss and takes on more than she can chew and screws up some data before a big presentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In his division of NOAA, which works on improving weather forecasts, about 10 people, including the boss, left with him, taking with them invaluable knowledge and contacts.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Mother noticed that she called the boss by his first name, while Gilles always referred to him respectfully as Monsieur Sinclair.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti