rumpus
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The unexpected rumpus took place on Feb. 23 at the Thornton Beach Recreation Area when the young boy was taking a riding lesson on a horse from Ocean View Stables.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025
As we've talked about, there are fears another leadership rumpus could do more harm than good after all the travails they've already had.
From BBC • May 4, 2024
On Thursday, on the opening day of the SheBelieves Cup, U.S. domination in the neighborly rumpus was put to the test before the Americans prevailed, 1-0, on substitute Rose Lavelle’s goal in the 79th minute.
From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2021
Goodell hosted the event from his Westchester home, in what looked to be a stately rumpus room.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2020
Billy couldn’t carry it very far very easily, which was why he was writing in the rumpus room instead of somewhere else.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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