The word 'ombudsman' is the same in English, Dutch and Swedish. From Wordnik.com. [February 20th, 2005] Reference
Now Janusz Kochanowski, a senior Polish ombudsman, is calling for criminal charges to be laid. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-07-01] Reference
By definition, an ombudsman is an unbiased individual who helps to manage differences and resolve disputes. From Wordnik.com. [Managing Differences Well] Reference
He added that the ombudsman is the subject of an impeachment hearing before the Philippines 'House of Representatives. From Wordnik.com. [Bureaucracy Is Faulted for Manila Standoff] Reference
Of course, the ombudsman is a Post employee, so he has to tack on a bogus hopeful ending sort of like the Book of Job. From Wordnik.com. [There's a money shot in Donna Moore's book] Reference
He writes about it here, and considers me his liberal "ombudsman". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-01-01] Reference
This Collector acts, in many cases, much like an "ombudsman" to correct obvious injustices. From Wordnik.com. [India After the RajShowcase of Democracy] Reference
Don't forget that Okrent is supposed to be the "ombudsman", the readers' advocate at the Times. From Wordnik.com. [Reply all] Reference
When Zine recommended an "ombudsman" I really had to take a double-triple take on that request. From Wordnik.com. [The Quiet Revolution of LA] Reference
Believe it or not, Argentina also has an "ombudsman", which also makes me wonder what kind of country this is. From Wordnik.com. [Yet another copycat] Reference
I don't know what the word "ombudsman" means, but for the record, I stopped selling wacky tobacky decades ago. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-01-01] Reference
I was the City's First Public Advocate, the #2 citywide official -- the "ombudsman" and watchdog over City Hall. From Wordnik.com. [Mark Green: Why I'm Running] Reference
I hate to even use the word "ombudsman" to describe the person who wrote this article in Sunday's Washington Post. From Wordnik.com. [11/20/2005] Reference
Our Business Action Centre often functions as an "ombudsman", to insure that other parts of government come through as they supposed to. From Wordnik.com. [New York: The Road to Recovery] Reference
In addition to being in charge of maintaining analytic standards, Mr. Immerman also occupies the position of "ombudsman" within the ODNI. From Wordnik.com. [The Real Bush Intelligence Failure] Reference
NPR's ombudsman is either a liar or a fool. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: June 16, 2002 - June 22, 2002 Archives] Reference
Andy Levy puts the 'ombudsman' in 'Red Eye' ombudsman. From Wordnik.com. [FOXNews.com] Reference
Andy Levy puts the 'ombudsman' in ''Red Eye' ombudsman. From Wordnik.com. [FOXNews.com] Reference
Kevin Sheedy says a football '' ombudsman '' should be appointed to help steer players like. From Wordnik.com. [The Age News Headlines] Reference
NP spokesman Daryl Swanepoel said: "This decision by the ombudsman is a serious blow to the credibility of this. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The word 'ombudsman' dates back to 1809 when the Swedish Parliament created a new official known as the Justitie-ombudsman. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
"ombudsman" to whom both patients and physicians can turn to when these kinds of problems arise. From Wordnik.com. [Top Headlines - Diabetes Health] Reference
"ombudsman" a formal designation reflecting the culture of non-sexism that its duties, by definition, imply. From Wordnik.com. [SPEECH BY PRESIDENT MANDELA AT THE AFRICAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP OF THE INTERNATIONAL OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION] Reference
Lloyds attracts 22,242 complaints to ombudsman in six months. From Wordnik.com. [Lloyds Banking Group tops complaints table] Reference
Washington Post ombudsman Joann Byrd recently called for the Post to wage a crusade. From Wordnik.com. [Death At An Early Age] Reference
Mendoza requested a signed promise from the city ombudsman that his case would be reviewed. From Wordnik.com. [Philippines hostage deaths draws anger from China over gunman's TV view] Reference
FOLKENFLIK: The Washington Post's ombudsman, its in-house critic, said the paper needs to catch up too. From Wordnik.com. [Conservative Media Stokes New Black Panther Story] Reference
And we have appointed a credit mediator, a sort of ombudsman, who receives complaints and investigates them. From Wordnik.com. [French Roast] Reference
The PBS ombudsman is defending the network's airing of a Sarah Palin joke during the news program "Need to Know.". From Wordnik.com. [PBS Ombudsman Defends Palin Joke: 'Fair Game' (VIDEO)] Reference
Mr. Mthembusaid the media's efforts to police itself through a press ombudsman and other measures haven't been effective. From Wordnik.com. [South Africa Weighs Media Controls] Reference
But the scene grew more tense after his brother delivered a reply from the ombudsman regarding his request for reinstatement. From Wordnik.com. [At least eight dead in Philippines as siege ends with police storming bus] Reference
The ombudsman, who acts as the readers 'representative, can be reached by calling 202-334-7582 or e-mailing ombudsman@washpost.com. From Wordnik.com. [Corrections] Reference
The Post's ombudsman, Andrew Alexander, wrote about readers 'reactions and government responses to the Top Secret America series Sunday. From Wordnik.com. [Is Top Secret America a threat to lives and security?] Reference
MARTIN: We invited Richard Prince, author of the online publication "Journal-isms" and NPR's ombudsman Alicia Shepard to offer their take. From Wordnik.com. [News Of Fallen Evangelical Leader’s Resurgence Stirs Listeners] Reference
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