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At Pentagon briefings and White House media scrums since the war started, officials have openly complained about headlines and pushed for alternative frames.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Lawmakers have cycled through classified briefings, TV interviews and hallway scrums with reporters, but have taken little formal action related to Trump’s war efforts — just two unsuccessful votes aimed at limiting the conflict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
"Having that many scrums wasn't pleasing on the neck, but they are a quality side with a quality pack," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
"You can wear boys out by doing too many scrums, you could do 100 scrums this week and it isn't going to change the outcome on Saturday," Genge said.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
Sufferers from chronic melancholia would, I am sure, benefit by witnessing the nightly football scrums and speed-contests of these Chinese ducks, for I defy any one to see them without becoming helpless with laughter.
From Here, There and Everywhere by Hamilton, Frederick Spencer, Lord
