other man
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of other man
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest his own way, and to bring both his industry and his capital into competition with those of any other man, or order of men,” Smith wrote External link in The Wealth of Nations.
From Barron's
“Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest his own way, and to bring both his industry and his capital into competition with those of any other man, or order of men,” Smith wrote External link in The Wealth of Nations.
From Barron's
“Don’t listen to her, Daniel,” said the other man.
From Literature
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From BBC
The next day, Mr Graham's group's public page, which has thousands of followers, posted Kevin's picture beside that of the other man, a convicted offender, saying they were the same person.
From BBC
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