bum's rushes

plural of bum's rush

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Noun
  • Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
  • Swift tapped Christian Louboutin for her custom shoes, the same fashion house that made her iconic jeweled boots worn on her Eras Tour.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Francisco Lindor had been through managerial firings before with the New York Mets.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • What is particularly concerning about these firings is the effect the dismissals will have on the officer ranks.
    William H. McRaven, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Rookie linebacker Kyle Louis was the only college football player in 2024 to produce 90-plus tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four interceptions.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Campbell has 117 career sacks in 278 games, including 259 starts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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