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bush

[boosh] / bʊʃ /


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Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the weekend and spent nights in the mountains and bush, before making their way to the small-town community centres.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

There's no beating about the bush - the UK's recent track record at Eurovision has been terrible.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In the 1980s, officials forced them into villages with permanent, iron-roofed houses, but the Hadzabe fled back to the bush after only a few days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was so bush league to see the Lakers crowd around the beleagued referees at the end of an 18-point loss to the Thunder in Game 2.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He thought about some of his favorite moments in the bush.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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