underboss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of underboss
Example Sentences
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Many prosecutions have relied on high-level associates — think mafia underboss Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano or, in Trump’s case, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows — turning on their former bosses.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023
The case seemed to lose much of its importance on Dec. 2 of that year, when the lead defendant, underboss Dellacroce, died of cancer.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
But the memories of his days in the Mafia now continue with his latest endeavor: The underboss has started a podcast.
From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2020
That “kid” would rise by 2014 to become the family’s underboss, under the leader at the time, Domenico Cefalu, and a year later, would become the acting boss when Mr. Cefalu stepped down.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2019
Prior to being disbarred, Stewart had been known for representing controversial defendants, including one-time crime underboss Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano.
From Reuters • Dec. 31, 2013
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