Example Sentences

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That included working as semi-skilled operatives, teachers and saleswomen — just to name a few common occupations at the time.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2023

Then some of those ladies complained about being harassed by pesky real estate saleswomen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2022

The four former Pilot employees on trial in Chattanooga are former President Mark Hazelwood, former vice president Scott “Scooter” Wombold and two former saleswomen, Heather Jones and Karen Mann.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2017

Yet an unscientific survey of several Bergdorf’s saleswomen, nearby security guards and a pedicab operator found that the campaign had not brought much disturbance to the avenue.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2016

A group of girls were standing about May’s table, admiring the pretty things, and talking over the change of saleswomen.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott