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
Behind it are intricate algorithms, and the ability to manipulate them fuels Zuckerberg’s rise from social misfit to captain of industry.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2011
The man was young, perhaps had not yet gotten into his thirties, and none the less had already that dominance of personality belonging to a seasoned captain of industry.
From Wolf Breed by Gregory, Jackson
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