spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōks-mən 
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
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A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
a spokesman for the cattle industry
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She was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Capt. Erik Scott.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
The shooting in the 60 block of Seavey Circle brought officers to the scene just before 10 p.m., said Officer Anthony Gamble, a department spokesman.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Newsom, who was scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., for the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter, canceled his trip because of the wildfires, a spokesman has confirmed.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The map on Edison’s website is updated in near-real time, though a spokesman said significant events could result in some delays.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
The shooting in the 60 block of Seavey Circle brought officers to the scene just before 10 p.m., said Officer Anthony Gamble, a department spokesman.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Newsom, who was scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C., for the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter, canceled his trip because of the wildfires, a spokesman has confirmed.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
The map on Edison’s website is updated in near-real time, though a spokesman said significant events could result in some delays.
—Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Spokesman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesman. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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spokesman
noun
spokes·man
ˈspōk-smən
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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