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- noun Alternative spelling of
yes men . plural form ofyes-man .
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Examples
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He just wants pliable yes-men, for which the Third World produces readily and maintains by government suppression of deviations in opinion.
Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Was I Wrong, Or Did Something Change? 2009
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As I said in this post on communication styles, conversations with people who disagree with me are MORE valuable than conversations with "yes-men," provided that the discussion is respectful.
Apollo's Daughter :: March 30th, 2009 apollosdtr 2009
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He filled his staff with bright young attorneys with strong opinions he did not want to be surrounded by yes-men and hired women lawyers, which was rarely done.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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Mr. Lane, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, asserted that Mr. Ellison had essentially staffed his management ranks with yes-men.
Ray Lane's High-Profile Tech Friends Don't Necessarily Stay Best Friends Forever 2011
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He filled his staff with bright young attorneys with strong opinions he did not want to be surrounded by yes-men and hired women lawyers, which was rarely done.
Wild Bill Donovan Douglas Waller 2011
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They need constant reassurance and support, which often manifests itself in a crew of yes-men so they can head off any self-doubt.
Make Yourself Unforgettable Dale Carnegie 2011
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I can think of no one organization that has made greater strides in converting conservatism from an intellectual movement to a mob of anti-intellectual, reactionary, yes-men for the (quite liberal) republican party.
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She wanted to run the war, and with nothing but yes-men under her she did.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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I can think of no one organization that has made greater strides in converting conservatism from an intellectual movement to a mob of anti-intellectual, reactionary, yes-men for the (quite liberal) republican party.
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They need constant reassurance and support, which often manifests itself in a crew of yes-men so they can head off any self-doubt.
Make Yourself Unforgettable Dale Carnegie 2011
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