captain of industry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of captain of industry
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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His excellent training saves the show’s favorite captain of industry.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025
At one of these meetings, I was meeting with a captain of industry, a very important person.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
There's laughter, sandcastle construction and everyone - whether they're a captain of industry or a truck driver - is enjoying the great embrace of the ocean.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2023
That’s why I’m amazed by what has happened in the last couple of months: A captain of industry apologized for something.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2017
“That’s true enough, but fellows like myself can’t always find a captain of industry who is willing to take a long-shot to do the indorsing,” said the Idiot.
From The Genial Idiot His Views and Reviews by Bangs, John Kendrick
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