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Recent Examples of posse
Being part of a successful posse could earn a man a share of the reward money put up by the railroad, which was just a pittance compared to what the robbers took while the lawmen chasing them lived in the saddle for days or even weeks.
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
But now, with a wealth of law-breaking footage to their name, the seven-member posse has not only their lives to show for it, but also a feature-length Michael Bay movie to commemorate their exploits.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
They were called up to surrender but under the muzzles of the posse’s shot guns and rifles, Ashley gave the word to fight.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
One person who was noticeably absent from her usual Super Bowl posse was her best friend Blake Lively.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
But now, with a wealth of law-breaking footage to their name, the seven-member posse has not only their lives to show for it, but also a feature-length Michael Bay movie to commemorate their exploits.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
They were called up to surrender but under the muzzles of the posse’s shot guns and rifles, Ashley gave the word to fight.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
One person who was noticeably absent from her usual Super Bowl posse was her best friend Blake Lively.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posse
Noun
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When the service ended, one woman ran after the president’s entourage sobbing and demanding accountability.—
Frances Robles,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the rosin extraction process preserves the delicate terpenes that contribute to the entourage effect, enhancing the overall experience for consumers. hometownhero.com Market Trends and Consumer Preferences The demand for solventless concentrates has seen a notable increase.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Currently, no information is available regarding the land area burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The structures facilitate easy communication among crew members, which speeds up the delivery of projects and minimizes disturbances. Flexibility and security in dynamic situations Flexibility is another major advantage of construction trailers.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Posse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posse. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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