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placeman::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | placeseeker |
| Type of | appointee |
Examples of placeman
placeman
After that appalling placeman Michael Martin, anyonewas going to be an improvement.
From the guardian.co.uk
With parliamentary elections due in September, Ahmed Wali remains a crucial placeman.
From the economist.com
Nevertheless we are still going to be stuck with yet another tory placeman.
From the guardian.co.uk
Instead she stepped aside in favour of a technocratic placeman, Mr Singh.
From the economist.com
He may be merely a placeman to tide Chechnya over until the younger Mr Kadyrov comes of age.
From the economist.com
There is no doubt that he is a US placeman and represents international corporate interests.
From the guardian.co.uk
Alun Michael was correctly perceived in Wales to be Mr Blair's placeman, which led to his downfall.
From the economist.com
Peer told to leave Conservative party over fears that he will be political placeman, as he prepares to face Commons committee.
From the guardian.co.uk
Mr Yanukovych has worked hard to distance himself from the scandals of the pre-2004 period and from accusations of being Russia's placeman.
From the bbc.co.uk
- A disparaging term for an appointee
