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Recent Examples of barnstorm
Unlike previous election cycles, where Trump barnstormed the states with the hottest races and stumped for the Republicans, Trump didn't hold any in-person campaign events for either state's gubernatorial contender—Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears or New Jersey’s Jack Ciattarelli.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The Savannah Bananas released their 2026 schedule on Thursday — a 75-stadium, 45-state tour that takes the barnstorming baseball show back to Coors Field on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
New Mexico barnstormed all over the Rose Bowl grass, bullying UCLA for 298 rushing yards – to equal the success of Utah and UNLV.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Donato and his Cosmic Country ensemble have been barnstorming America, ascending from small clubs to mid-level theaters with a heady blend of country and psychedelic rock.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The Savannah Bananas released their 2026 schedule on Thursday — a 75-stadium, 45-state tour that takes the barnstorming baseball show back to Coors Field on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
New Mexico barnstormed all over the Rose Bowl grass, bullying UCLA for 298 rushing yards – to equal the success of Utah and UNLV.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Sep. 2025
In recent years, Donato and his Cosmic Country ensemble have been barnstorming America, ascending from small clubs to mid-level theaters with a heady blend of country and psychedelic rock.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstorm
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DeChambeau was trailed the entire round by a roving hoard (and a security guard.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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But weeks into the new year, the president dismantled the roving Border Patrol strike forces that Miller had encouraged; turned on Noem, who had carried out Miller’s aggressive instructions; and handed control of the deportation program back to career law-enforcement officials.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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This particular giant roamed Southeast Asia during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 100 to 120 million years ago.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The new enclosure will allow the giraffes to roam inside and outside, eliminating what used to be a long walk from the zoo’s African Savanna to their housing barn.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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There is no hockey equivalent of the six-year quarterback, no portal-hopping 25-year-old gaming an extra NIL season.—
Daryl G. Jones,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Think jumping in place, hopping side to side, or moving through squats with a slow descent and a fast burst back up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Some were like Rex, found wandering the streets and turned in to the sanctuary.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Neighbors said Dahir would frequently wander around, according to WDRB.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Emergency crews bused the passengers back to the airport terminal, and their flight to Los Angeles was rescheduled.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Emergency crews responded to the scene and bused passengers to the terminal, the airport said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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Imagine if David Rose and Patrick Brewer went gallivanting off on a cozy fantasy adventure, only to discover a shape-shifting girl and humans who are the real monsters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Recent videos depict him chewing a toy bear and another bloodhound, Lorace, gallivanting in new boots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s also The Italian Restaurant located within the 6,100-square-foot entertainment complex that serves classic Italian comfort dishes (during idle times while dining, kids can feel free to jaunt toward the arcade for a round of air hockey before the plate of rigatoni is served).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chappell Roan has been flexing her beauty chameleon muscle this week while jaunting about Paris Fashion Week.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Harrison’s fascination with the spiritual East was in full swing, and when Wonderwall director Joe Massot gave him carte blanche, the musician jetted over to EMI’s recording studios in Bombay.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Whether planning a local beach day or jetting off to Europe for the long weekend, these travel-friendly pieces will upgrade your trip without hurting your wallet.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Barnstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstorm. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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