as in to boot (out)
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Black Bear spokesperson Evan Nierman said the company kicked out the Vipers because the club’s participation numbers were declining and the rink needed a growing team to stay viable.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
8 May 2026 -
The young Turner enrolled at Brown University in 1956, but he was kicked out three years later, reportedly for having a woman in his dorm room.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Unable to collect rent, many were forced to take on debt, lay off staff, delay repairs and, in some cases, sell their property.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Gaspar followed up by announcing New Britain might have to close Northend School and lay off 103 workers, including 49 teachers unless the city put forward more money.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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David Ortiz, Pedro Martinez, Jim Rice, Carlton Fisk, Wade Boggs and Carl Yastrzemski, all of the living players whose numbers have been retired by the Red Sox, were on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The high court last month voted 6-3 to throw out a congressional map in Louisiana that had been drawn to protect the voting power of Black residents, a decision that limits the landmark civil rights law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The women who unseated Democratic incumbent trustees in Hobart and Ross townships have never held public office.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to by her initials AOC, was elected to Congress in 2018, unseating Joe Crowley, a decade-long fixture of Democratic politics.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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“Chuck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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