underling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of underling
Example Sentences
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“Shock them—jerk some tear ducts—then shock again,” he tells one underling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Now that it seems he can’t hide from the story entirely, Hegseth is trying to wriggle out from responsibility by blaming an underling, Adm.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025
Draganov treats him like a grizzly bear, hissing “Don’t move!” to an underling when Korpi makes eye contact with their car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
While the geopolitical machinations rumble on, the underling success of Georgia’s second-hand car industry can be explained by its geography.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024
It was a ticklish situation, granted he was the boss, the Count merely an underling, still, no one in all Florin had Rugen’s skills.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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