as in to boot (out)
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Things got a little out of control with crazy crowds and scores of under-age drinkers, so the city kicked out MTV and tried to discourage spring breakers from coming.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Invasive brushes kick out native grasses that make valuable forage for cattle.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Office of Personnel Management has just taken a sensible step to deal with the problem by proposing that federal agencies lay off their lowest performers first.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite potential low pay, healthcare has been heralded as a fast-growing career path safe from both AI disruption and recessionary impacts—leading to an influx of interest and job openings within the profession, while other sectors lay off staffers in droves.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For Sher, the key is to come in with meticulous preparation that can be thrown out immediately if a better idea comes along.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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The good news is that slightly aged potting soil does not always need to be thrown out.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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In District 1, which stretches from Glassell Park and Highland Park to Chinatown and Pico Union, four challengers are looking to unseat City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The North Suburban Conference is loaded at the top once again as Lake Zurich, Stevenson, Warren and Mundelein try to unseat Libertyville.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Chuck (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuck%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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