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or tagrag and bobtail
as in ragtag and bobtail
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
in an apparent effort to keep out the city's tag, rag, and bobtail, the restaurant charges royally high prices for mediocre food
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Noun
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Construed as a pedagogical exercise more than entertainment, the film offers a deep reading into the complicated plurality of the populace that constitutes nations such as Germany.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025 -
Big questions remain about whether interventions that correct political meta-misperceptions can have lasting effects, or whether reducing polarization among the American populace is even enough when so many threats to democracy come from elites intent on sowing division.—
Michael Pasek,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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This, of course, is at a moment when Hollywood is desperate to make the theatrical moviegoing experience itself relatable again to a distracted public.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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But after Alex leaves her father a resignation note to read while delivering his report to the American public, Robert takes that opportunity to expose Dreyer’s involvement, even if that would implicate his daughter and tear his family apart even further.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, businesses and individual volunteers are encouraged to help clean up the St. Johns River by removing trash and debris.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The city has also canceled trash and bulky items pickup for Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the snowfall.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hamas is the terrorist organization responsible for the Oct. 7 attack in Israel, killing about 1,200 people and sparking the war in Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 48,000 Palestinians, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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There is something about hearing other people laugh or other people being moved.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by Karl Marx, the Bolsheviks dreamed of a world communist revolution and held special expectations for Germany, Marx’s homeland, and for its proletariat.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
19 June 2023
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There was little-to-no doubt Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to defeat Ralf Rangnick’s under-interim-management rabble that day.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement From start to finish, pure madness, amid a rabble that never calmed, never quieted, never quit.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2024
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Aubrey Griffin shines for UConn women in rout at Seton Hall as Huskies await Morgan Cheli injury update Aubrey Griffin shines for UConn women in rout at Seton Hall as Huskies await Morgan Cheli injury update Battery-making giant to make final move out of CT city where it was once headquartered.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2025
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Forward Mina Tanaka scored twice in the first half before setting up Maika Hamano for the team’s third goal, while Moeka Minami wrapped up the rout with a late header.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Removing soap scum and water droplets from glass shower doors has never been easier with this $10 squeegee.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, the handheld tool and abrasive brass scrubbing brush became our go-to tool for removing set-in grout stains and soap scum without disturbing smooth tile surfaces.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Tag, rag, and bobtail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tag%2C%20rag%2C%20and%20bobtail. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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