spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
Examples of spokesman in a Sentence
A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
a spokesman for the cattle industry
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The number of repairs needed are higher than what Holtec initially anticipated based on the steam generator’s history, said Nick Culp, a spokesman for the company.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
After the subway encounter, Caballero is now being held without bail for trespassing and burglary, and the DA spokesman said Caballero could now face 33 months in prison if convicted.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
The official cause of the crash remained under investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board on Friday, the FAA spokesman said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
What To Know In a late update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported that Francis has no fever and that his key heart parameters remain stable.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
After the subway encounter, Caballero is now being held without bail for trespassing and burglary, and the DA spokesman said Caballero could now face 33 months in prison if convicted.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
The official cause of the crash remained under investigation by the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board on Friday, the FAA spokesman said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
What To Know In a late update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported that Francis has no fever and that his key heart parameters remain stable.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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