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bandwagon

[band-wag-uhn] / ˈbændˌwæg ən /




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Reluctantly joining the bandwagon thanks to the rising cost of living is her friend Emmanuella.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

But when Bill Plaschke starts pumping sunshine, history warns against climbing aboard the Bruin bandwagon unless it comes with an extended warranty and roadside assistance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

Not everyone is ready to join the app bandwagon just yet.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

In that regard, the 2026 World Cup has been a head-shaking failure—especially to the fans in star-spangled jerseys who hopped on the bandwagon only to be violently thrown off a few days later.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

“If we can’t stop this hippie bandwagon, we’ll have to find a way to jump on.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

Another upside to Scrupulosity Rooting is how it allows for jumping on and off bandwagons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2020

“People start jumping on bandwagons on whatever we’re talking about and you just shake your head and it’s like, really? That’s not even reality,” he said Sunday.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2016

Others just like to jump on bandwagons and back winners.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2016

Nor is this about commandeering bandwagons, trans or otherwise.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 5, 2016

Finally, a few bandwagons I couldn’t get on: ‘Girls,’ ‘Orphan Black,’ ‘Mad Men.’

From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2013




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