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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
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Meanwhile, his company’s treatment of its essential workers, and the firing of Chris Smalls, an outspoken employee in a Staten Island warehouse, triggered the creation of the first Amazon union—a milestone in the recent surge of labor activism in America.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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By the end of March, Miller had become the new coach of Texas after the firing of Rodney Terry.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Soon, there could be military boots on the ground crossing into the Islamic Republic of Iran from this terrain of fertile valleys, deep gorges and ancient Mesopotamian trade routes perched below the mountainous border dividing Iraq and Iran.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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There's real grit underneath the shag haircut and thigh-high boots, though; see the discotheque scene, where her entire body vibrates with a desperate mix of hope, terror, and determination.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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While Gary and Ezeiruaku have confidence from the coaching staff, a productive double-digit sack player might not be on the roster.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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What that hasn’t translated to, though, is actual QB sacks.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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If your work is routine, repetitive and boring, get ahead of this now — don’t wait for the pink slip.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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In Sacramento City Unified, everyone working in the district office, including the interim superintendent, was issued a pink slip.—
EdSource,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The state also shrank its Executive Branch workforce by 10% in that decade, a downsizing that continues to trigger mandatory overtime in certain key agencies.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Addressing the current backlash, Altman noted that AI has become a widespread scapegoat for corporate downsizing and rising utility costs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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