musical chairs
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: a game in which players march to music around a row of chairs numbering one less than the players and scramble for seats when the music stops
also
: a situation or series of events suggesting the game of musical chairs (as in rapid change or confusing activity)
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Hurd, an attorney, will succeed Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) in representing the district after the Centennial State saw a musical chairs of sorts with its congressional races.
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The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
It's been the year of musical chairs in the fashion industry, and now, John Galliano is leaving his longtime home at Maison Margiela.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's cabinet picks have led to a game of political musical chairs in the Sunshine State, drawing resignations, surprise endorsements, and no shortage of drama.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
It's been the year of musical chairs in the fashion industry, and now, John Galliano is leaving his longtime home at Maison Margiela.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's cabinet picks have led to a game of political musical chairs in the Sunshine State, drawing resignations, surprise endorsements, and no shortage of drama.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Musical chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20chairs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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