other man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of other man
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The other man carried on and was eventually able to get help from a passing motorist, who alerted authorities.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The other man left him there and ultimately reached Badwater Road, where a passing driver provided assistance, the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
More Test sixes than any other man on the planet.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The only other man to do it, inevitably, will be the 38-year-old Messi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Vatete's husband and one other man went along to protect them.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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