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A favorable one would be Eisenhower, also a nonpolitician who governed like a hands-off CEO.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2017

In Sao Paulo, João Doria, a millionaire businessman campaigning as a nonpolitician, won South America’s biggest city and its economic powerhouse.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2016

Just how the first-time officeholder and self-described nonpolitician relates to the legislature, Democrats and the confines of public office that didn't exist in his former life of equity investor will say much about Illinois' future.

From Chicago Tribune • Jan. 10, 2015

Part of Mr. Cenedella’s appeal within Republican circles is that he is a nonpolitician at time when voters seem weary of insiders.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2012

Still, Mr. Monti or another nonpolitician who might be called upon to form an interim government would have a tough time navigating the political machinations of Italy's Parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2011