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scrums

  • plural
    of scrum.
    scrum
    noun
    a rugby play in which three members of each team line up opposite one another with a group of two and a group of three players behind them: the ball is then rolled between the opposing front lines and players attempt to kick the ball backward to a teammate.
  • present tense form
    of scrum (3rd person singular).
    scrum
    noun
    a rugby play in which three members of each team line up opposite one another with a group of two and a group of three players behind them: the ball is then rolled between the opposing front lines and players attempt to kick the ball backward to a teammate.

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Keith Jeffries, who was the federal security director for TSA at LAX when the private terminal opened, called it a “tremendous” security asset because celebrities can avoid chaotic scrums of fans and paparazzi.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

"We're satisfied. There were a few scrums where we were pushed back a bit but we're happy," Meafou said.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

Most unfortunately, Thorpe--I think more kindly of him when I don't give him his double-barrelled name--was daily exhibiting those qualities which had carried him through scrums.

From Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch by Horace Annesley Vachell

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