Example Sentences

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It’s often surprising how few people — including not only investors but also Wall Street salesmen — actually seem to understand stock prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

By contrast, when Franglen composed the music for the Wind Traders - a nomadic clan of salesmen, who travel by airship - he could let his imagination run wild.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Mr. McGuane’s hapless heroes are local politicians, insurance salesmen, small-town lawyers and other workaday hustlers intent on “getting somewhere among people going nowhere.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Cedric, who sells telephone parts, was one of the few salesmen to have opened their store.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

He told us he almost felt sorry for the software salesmen when he handed them the bill, which didn’t even include the hefty fine from the park service for trashing the sea grass.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen