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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
Noun
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Weltman’s first coaching change with Orlando was his firing of Frank Vogel in 2018 and hiring of Clifford, which took 48 days.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Pressure from the administration In recent weeks, high-profile decisions in closely-watched, controversial immigration court cases appear to have led to the firing of immigration court judges, for instance, who seemingly ruled against the wishes of the current administration.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In one ensemble, a mannequin based on Paralympian athlete, model and actor Aimee Mullins wears a pair of Victorian-esque Alexander McQueen boots, which are really prosthetic limbs.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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For even more wildlife sightings, pick up hiking sticks and boots at the Explora Center next to the lobby and make your way to the Aguti Wildlife Reserve—the property backs up to the park, and admission is free for Senda guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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After finishing with the second-fewest sacks in the league last season (26), the Jets certainly could use Bailey’s instant production.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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On defense, cornerback Osiris Gilbert broke up multiple passes and had a few hard hits, linebacker Samuel Omosigho earned a sack, and linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui forced a fumble.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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In several of the photos, Hailey could be seen wearing a vintage 1998 Christian Dior silk banana yellow and hot pink slip dress.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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If your work is routine, repetitive and boring, get ahead of this now — don’t wait for the pink slip.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The downsizing of the district’s operations will largely fund the 5% increases, Licata said.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Previously, warfare was about expensive platforms and precision strikes, driving a downsizing in military forces as countries increasingly relied on cutting-edge technology, said Blythe Crawford, former commandant of the RAF’s Air and Space Warfare Centre.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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