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Bull Moose

American  

noun

  1. a member of the Progressive Party under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt.


Etymology

Origin of Bull Moose

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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A classic example of this is the Progressive Party or the Bull Moose Party of the early 20th century.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

Teddy Roosevelt came to regret his restraint, running in 1912 on the independent Bull Moose Party, but, like most third-party candidates, he lost.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2024

The story of its start begins in Maine, where Chris Brown from Bull Moose Music pitched the idea in 2007, and was joined by Eric Levin from the Alliance of Independent Music Stores.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2021

One of the most colorful names and candidates was the Bull Moose Party headed by former president Theodore Roosevelt.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2020

Frankly, your mention of Americanism is on all fours with the declarations found in the Bull Moose and regular Republican platforms.

From Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him by Tumulty, Joseph P.