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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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The Falcons finished 8-9, leading to the firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nine West Barile Heeled Boots Available in medium- and wide-calf options, this pair of riding boots has an understated silhouette that’s great for the minimalist.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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New England quarterback Drake Maye took six sacks.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Booth earned his pink slip with inactivity at the trade deadline, by including player options for Dario Saric and Russell Westbrook and sacrificing three second-round draft picks to dump Reggie Jackson’s salary on the Charlotte Hornets.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Yes, last season — the one that earned Rob Blake a pink slip — was tied for the most successful in franchise history, in terms of regular-season wins.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon has been in the midst of a significant downsizing for the past several years.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Bum's rush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rush. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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