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Recent Examples of heave-ho
Harmon gave Nolte the heave-ho and Masariu escorted the still-enraged, still-muttering coach off the court, toward the locker room.
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The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
The Indianapolis Star, 12 Jan. 2024
As Democrats gave a handful of centrists the heave-ho, Republicans rejected some of their more strident MAGA candidates.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
The cargo area is big enough for five occupants' luggage, but the high floor means loading heavy bags requires a heave-ho.
—Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 23 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave-ho
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Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots for adults and children age one month to 11 years old are being sought, a news release said.Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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In today’s always-on, highly connected world in which platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor have weight with prospective employees and even clients, leaders must be mindful not to damage their reputation with what could be perceived as unfair or shady firing practices.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Damon Wayans, frustrated by his experience on the show, effectively forced his own firing after going off script during a sketch.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gastineau set the record for the most sacks in a season in 1984 with 22.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The seven sacks allowed are tied for the second-most this season, behind only the New England Patriots’ nine-sack performance on Nov. 11.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Heave-ho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave-ho. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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