company doctor
Britishnoun
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a businessperson or accountant who specializes in turning ailing companies into profitable enterprises
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a physician employed by a company to look after its staff and to advise on health matters
Example Sentences
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The insurer did, however, consider a report submitted by a company doctor who rubber-stamped the recommendation of a United nurse to reject paying for the treatment.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2023
In Baguio City, where an outsourcing company doctor died after an office outbreak in March, hundreds of cases were traced to two major call centers where agents shared common dormitories.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021
An Amazon company doctor recommended he return to work on light duty and gave him braces for each knee.
From The Guardian • Jul. 30, 2018
Later, the company doctor called her in and told her that her triglyceride levels were almost inconceivably low.
From New York Times • May 24, 2017
The company doctor, “Doc” Lassiter, drove to Tony’s house in his ancient Packard and came inside.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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