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  1. 2 days ago · Abominable No-Man. The punning nickname of Sherman L. Adams (1899–1986), chief White House aide to President Eisenhower, referring to ... Access to the complete content on Oxford Reference requires a subscription or purchase.

  2. Dec 12, 2023 · The legendary businessman, who died last week at age 99, was best known as the longtime vice chairman at Berkshire Hathaway. But he was more than Warren Buffett’s No. 2.

  3. Dec 1, 2023 · The recent passing of the legendary investor, Charlie Munger, has brought to light the crucial role he played as Warren Buffett's "Abominable no-man." This endearing nickname stemmed from Munger's ability to swiftly identify potential pitfalls in investment opportunities and .

  4. Sep 24, 2015 · Buffett calls Charlie “The Abominable No-Man.” He has an incredibly quick mind, and he’s probably harsher than Warren. Charlie will tell you why things might not work.

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  5. Nov 13, 2018 · The Abominable No-Man is a barrier to progress. They are crushing the fresh shoots of the next generation of products and services. Their inability to consider new possibilities is a threat to the future of the business. They just don’t get it!

  6. Feb 6, 2024 · The Abominable No-Man put it well: “You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.” “There needs to be a good reason for every move you make in your portfolio.

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  8. The Admiministration's 'Abominable No-Man'; That is one role of Sherman Adams, the paradoxical, powerful Assistant to the President, who seems to relish his job as protector of...