as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group
she's become known as the point person for the state department's Middle East policy
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Recent Examples of point person
Additionally, the school agreed to draft an annual report for the next five years that details its response to discrimination and harassment; hire a point person to consult with on all complaints of antisemitism, and provide training on combating antisemitism for staff who review the complaints.
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Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Freeland was Canada's point person when the U.S, Canada and Mexico redid its free trade deal during the first Trump administration.
—Rob Gillies The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
That doesn’t come as a surprise, as Trump courted oil executives for donations during the election—reportedly with Hamm serving as his main point person—and has put a heavy emphasis on ramping up oil and gas drilling in the U.S. and curbing climate change mitigation efforts.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Louis is also the point person for the Mangione Family Enterprises, per the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Freeland was Canada's point person when the U.S, Canada and Mexico redid its free trade deal during the first Trump administration.
—Rob Gillies The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
That doesn’t come as a surprise, as Trump courted oil executives for donations during the election—reportedly with Hamm serving as his main point person—and has put a heavy emphasis on ramping up oil and gas drilling in the U.S. and curbing climate change mitigation efforts.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Louis is also the point person for the Mangione Family Enterprises, per the outlet.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for point person
Noun
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The number of repairs needed are higher than what Holtec initially anticipated based on the steam generator’s history, said Nick Culp, a spokesman for the company.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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After the subway encounter, Caballero is now being held without bail for trespassing and burglary, and the DA spokesman said Caballero could now face 33 months in prison if convicted.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The legislation is set to be considered in the spring session of the General Assembly in Springfield, a spokesperson for the Illinois Community College Board said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office, alerted the news media to a deputy who appeared to have been exposed to a chemical.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beijing already has a point man for Russia and Ukraine in Ambassador Li Hui and has already issued statements about the need for peaceful resolution.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Has yet to solve the Bruins’ power-play issues as point man on the first unit.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Point person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20person. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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