Bull Moose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Bull Moose
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
That big group included one Vermin Supreme — who wore a trademark boot on his head and promised each voter a cute pony — plus representatives of the Bull Moose, Mother Earth and Anti-Hypocrisy Parties.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 7, 2018
But labor put up a sort of Bull Moose candidate named Hanna.
From What's the Matter with Ireland? by Russell, Ruth
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