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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum's rush
Noun
  • To say that the firing of Dr. Hayden — executed with the Trumpian flair for erasure — was merely political is to miss the deeper insult.
    Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
  • If the people who are protesting the firing don’t like our government, desiring its overthrow and institution of socialism, they are encouraged to change their hearts and remain here or welcome to leave and find a nation governed to their liking.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • In her Instagram stories on May 12, Hylton posted a photo of herself with a knee-high protective boot on her right leg.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Fans of the stylist thought the boot ordeal was hilarious.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Chicago was also extremely active in free agency, adding guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, and center Drew Dalman to an offensive line that allowed 68 sacks a year ago.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Parsons has accumulated 52 1/2 sacks and 112 quarterback hits in four seasons for the Cowboys.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Because of recent cuts and threats, nearly 1,000 Head Start employees in California have already received pink slips, Ahrens said.
    Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
  • And by the next May Day, those who fail to adapt may be reading their own AI generated pink slips. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

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