as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group
the point man for the automaker announced a recall of several models with defective parts
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When Carter entered the White House, the young first-term Sen. Biden suddenly found himself as a key congressional point man for the president.
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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
Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin was appointed as the point man for the South in terms of non-playoff contests.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2024
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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
Durfee athletic director Brad Bustin was appointed as the point man for the South in terms of non-playoff contests.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for point man
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“Point man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20man. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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