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Recent Examples of bum's rush
Mattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too.
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Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rush
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Mass firings of federal workers have generated lawsuits Thousands of federal workers have been let go as the Trump administration seeks to dramatically downsize the federal government.—
Time,
Time,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Conversation — The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research labs and dozens of government agencies.—
Jeffrey Anvari-Clark,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An easy alternative—with stunning views to boot—is the walk from Port Elizabeth to the ruins of historic Fort Hamilton.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the film, when the jacket is traded by Susan for a pair of rhinestone boots at a second-hand clothing store, it is purchased by Roberta, who in her fascination with Susan has been following her after answering one of her personal ads.—
Scarlett Harris,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chapman was voted a second-team freshman All-American after finishing with three sacks, tied for second on the team.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kennard transferred from Georgia Tech and immediately was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year with a conference-high 11 1/2 sacks.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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So every other stop he’s had, it’s taken a few years to get from the team’s high to the pink slip.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ava might've been given the pink slip on Abbott Elementary, but Janelle James, the actress behind the beloved sitcom character, sees green pastures ahead.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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