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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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Immigration advocates now say the Trump administration's hiring and firing decisions could threaten the crucial neutrality of the administrative courts.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The firings and slashed funding impacted organizations like Sacramento’s Improve Your Tomorrow, which mentors young men of color and prepares them for higher education and joining the workforce.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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What will that cost? 3 of 12 Good news: No more trips to the laundromat because your new home came with an old washer/dryer set (and a vintage refrigerator, to boot).—
Jessie Schwartz,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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To protect you from getting exposed to the oil, wear long pants tucked into boots or thick socks and close-toed shoes, rubber gloves, and long sleeves.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
Noun
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The pass rush was led by defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (nine sacks), outside linebacker Brian Burns (8.5 sacks) and outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5.5 sacks).—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The outside linebacker gave Denver’s pass rush a shot of size and juice in his first year with the Broncos, racking up five sacks in 12 games.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 June 2025
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Workers are no longer waiting for pink slips to start exploring options.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Wherever the courts come down on Trump’s firing authority, the decisions could pertain to any potential pink slips issued at the Fed.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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