salesman

Example Sentences

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Marj had never been to north Wales before but found out that her father, who was a salesman of marine engines, had Pwllheli as his patch.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Their father, Peter Krofft, was a clock salesman and joined Sid when he was on tour as a teenager.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Aren’t you trying to support local business or something?” the salesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Or as my father, the car salesman, would describe it, “they were negotiating.”

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

The animal salesman said, “The distinct advantage of a goat is that it can be taught to butt anyone who tries to steal it.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick