point man
noun
1
: a soldier who goes ahead of a patrol
2
: one who is in the forefront
especially
: a principal spokesman or advocate
the point man for the President's economic policy
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He's the President's point man on national defense.
the point man for the automaker announced a recall of several models with defective parts
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump’s point men on government waste, are already stirring up commotion on Capitol Hill.
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Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
When Carter entered the White House, the young first-term Sen. Biden suddenly found himself as a key congressional point man for the president.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition, Vance served as a point man for raising money from Silicon Valley during the 2024 campaign.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Been a central figure and a point man on offense that lifted his teammates even as his teammates lifted him.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
When Carter entered the White House, the young first-term Sen. Biden suddenly found himself as a key congressional point man for the president.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition, Vance served as a point man for raising money from Silicon Valley during the 2024 campaign.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Been a central figure and a point man on offense that lifted his teammates even as his teammates lifted him.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20man. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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