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ruckus

[ruhk-uhs] / ˈrʌk əs /


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Although Japanese popular culture had a mainstream presence in the U.S., most of us associated it with, say, Nintendo games or after-school cartoons like “Voltron” and all their associated ruckus.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Come Sunday, he’ll bring the ruckus when he headlines Belico Fest in L.A.’s BMO Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Various proposals to reverse those measures have kicked up a ruckus in Berlin, in recent months, as an overdue argument about intergenerational fairness is getting some air.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

Those renovations raised a brief ruckus over the summer after Administration officials such as Russ Vought of the Office of Management and Budget accused the Fed of running over budget on a needlessly grandiose project.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 12, 2026

The delicate sensibilities of Leeds’ Thespians could not endure this ruckus.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

Other passengers have complained of comfort animals triggering allergic reactions, sprawling over arm rests and causing ruckuses.

From New York Times Jan. 19, 2018

Having dispensed with the iffy solo albums, ruckuses and motivational crises of the mega-selling rock band, the reactivated Las Vegas four-piece sound bigger than ever, a gale force of sound.

From The Guardian Aug. 19, 2012

On the page, of course, where fraudulent memoirs have causes major ruckuses in recent years, the story is entirely different.

From New York Times Mar. 22, 2012

In the final days of training, Charles was reported to be peeved at Eagan, disturbed over the prospect of a small gate,* and annoyed over ruckuses among his backers.

From Time Magazine Archive




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