puppet

Example Sentences

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He has been painted as a somewhat insignificant player, a Viking "puppet" ruler, a minor nobleman held in power by the intruding army.

From BBC

She added, “Any initiatives for peace are unlikely to be adequately received by puppets controlled by Washington.”

From New York Times

Founder Aminata Umoja uses a Black puppet named Swahili to welcome her students, ask how they are doing and start the day with morals and values rooted in their African heritage.

From Seattle Times

Padilla supporters claim that Alcaraz is little more than a Price puppet who hasn’t done the work in District 6 that their candidate has.

From Los Angeles Times

Then there’s the mix of genres, from a puppet show exploring the meaning of love and stand-up comedy examining mental illness and body dysmorphia, to a seven-page poem documenting a journey from Shanghai to Tacoma.

From Seattle Times