bum's rush

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Recent Examples of bum's rush Mattis got the bum's rush treatment from Obama, too. Fox News, 15 Mar. 2018
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Noun
  • He had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 22 but made the move following Penn State’s firing of coach James Franklin earlier this season.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Prior to her firing, Suda’s compensation and expenses had been the subjects of an investigation initiated by the museum board.
    News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • However, on Saturday, Spears’ Instagram was reactivated, with the singer posting a photo of a video of herself in lingerie and boots accompanied by a caption that didn’t acknowledge the account’s deactivation but instead offered some life advice.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The underrated corner of the retail platform is essentially a virtual clearance rack, with dozens of deals on items like chunky knits and seasonal boots.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Moro Ojomo leads the defense with four sacks, with Andrew Mukuba snaring two interceptions.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • McCarthy has thrown six interceptions, fumbled four times and taken 15 sacks in the first four starts of his career.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Brian Kelly became the latest college football coach to get a pink slip before the 2025 season’s end.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • On the runway, the striking pink-and-black shoes appeared in various looks, styled with everything from a sheer mini dress and ivory tights to a flowy pink slip.
    Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Madison Avenue executives generally are bracing for a potential significant downsizing in budgets as AI is deployed in areas from creative to research.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
  • According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025

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