Oilman definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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Next day the whole village had heard of it and they were all anxious for the oilman to match his bullock against the Raja's elephant; but the oilman was very frightened, for he feared that if he sent such a challenge, the Raja would be angry with him and drive him out of the country.

—Folklore of the Santal Parganas

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One who deals in oils; one who is engaged in the business of producing or of selling oil.

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Craddick aides and allies said the Midland oilman, the first Republican to lead the House since the Civil War era, told his supporters that he did not have enough votes among his fellow members to remain in the powerful job. — Click2Houston.com - Local News
She's a denier married to an oilman, who even wants to take polar bears off the endangered species list because she believes there is no risk to them. — Darwiniana
A billionaire Texas oilman, he is embarked on a high-profile project to build the world's largest wind farm in Texas. — WBUR and NPR - On Point with Tom Ashbrook
Actually; Todd (oilman) has been a whitehat for a very long time. — Search Engine Roundtable
If the investments of this legendary Texas oilman are any example, there is reason for concern here. — Science Fiction in the News