in the bud
phrase
: in an early stage of development
nipped the rebellion in the bud
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30 June 2026
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Andrew Zhyvolovych,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“In the bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20bud. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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