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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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Tony Dungy, especially like Tony Dungy himself, to say that (expressing shock at John Harbaugh’s firing).—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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So the firings of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and the Ravens’ Harbaugh have injected some juice into a Giants search that previously threatened to cast as wide and arbitrary a net as last year’s ridiculous Jets process.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the majority of my suitcase was filled with far more practical—but equally as cool—pieces, like flattering Old Navy leggings, cozy Abercrombie sweaters, chic Bleusalt sets, and Ugg platform boots.—
Bella Gerard,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet, 30, whose film is also up for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, went for a more understated approach to his outfit, opting for an all-black outfit featuring a vest, blazer and pants tucked into boots.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hendrickson proved to be too much, and Suamataia was benched for Morris after allowing two sacks and taking two holding penalties in the second half.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s defense has recorded 12 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in the wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Yes, last season — the one that earned Rob Blake a pink slip — was tied for the most successful in franchise history, in terms of regular-season wins.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some Gen Zers have already faced the pink slip just months into the start of their career due to employers being unimpressed with some of their soft skills, like organization.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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No structural downsizing or abrupt changes are planned for Calik Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet those football sackings ate up 28 per cent of last season’s wage bill savings, and came at a time when the club is still incurring the costs of its sizeable downsizing.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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