spokesperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of spokesperson
First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson from NHS Fife said: "We note the intention to bring further legal proceedings and have referred this to our legal team."
From BBC
A Treasury spokesperson thanked the OBR for its report and said a minister would respond "in due course".
From BBC
But just over 24 hours later a ORR spokesperson said after listening to feedback it would give Network Rail and Avanti permission to continue running the service with passengers.
From BBC
A spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office in Illinois said in a statement that prosecutors are “constantly evaluating new facts and information relating to cases and investigations.”
From Los Angeles Times
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin has defended the tactic of agents wearing masks in order to protect their identities and keep them safe amid reported increased violence against federal officers.
From Los Angeles Times
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