A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Bully pulpit
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[Teddy Roosevelt] used the term bully as an adjective to mean wonderful or superb, and [coined the term] bully [pulpit] to mean a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda.
An alternate definition of bully as a noun means someone who harasses or intimidates. The modern definition of bully pulpit reflects the misuse of the church pulpit by unenlightened preachers to bully followers into submitting to their twisted views.
Bully pulpit meaning & definition 1 of Bully pulpit.
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an important public position from which a person can let other people know his or her opinions on particular subjects:
Bully pulpit meaning & definition 2 of Bully pulpit.
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