pillar to post
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The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the plan will bring down "devastating hospital waiting lists and stop patients going from pillar to post to get treated".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
That’s Seth Rogen as Mario’s traditional adversary Donkey Kong, bellowing as he belts Mario from pillar to post.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
"It was long and I was passed from pillar to post," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2023
These encampments pop up all over the city, and no wonder, since the residents are chased from pillar to post without any other options.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 5, 2023
They chased him from pillar to post, and presently caught him close to the castle.
From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
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