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a politician who is regarded as a loose cannon by her colleagues
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Over his career, he was described as a blunt, independent, outspoken politician who was a maverick, boat-rocker, loose cannon, skilled partisan, and, above all, political survivor.
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
Over his career, he was described as a blunt, independent, outspoken politician who was a boat-rocker, loose cannon, skilled partisan, and — for most of his career — political survivor.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Her life as portrayed on Mormon Wives is that of a loose cannon who struggles to liberate herself from toxic romantic entanglements, running directly counter to The Bachelor’s fantasy of happily-ever-after.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Lubesnik’s boss is one of those suits who hates loose cannons and talks about city hall being on his back.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 7 June 2026
Over his career, he was described as a blunt, independent, outspoken politician who was a boat-rocker, loose cannon, skilled partisan, and — for most of his career — political survivor.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Her life as portrayed on Mormon Wives is that of a loose cannon who struggles to liberate herself from toxic romantic entanglements, running directly counter to The Bachelor’s fantasy of happily-ever-after.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Lubesnik’s boss is one of those suits who hates loose cannons and talks about city hall being on his back.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Loose cannon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loose%20cannon. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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