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rant

What does rant mean in slang?

1 : to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner. 

2 : to scold vehemently.

What does a director of diversity and inclusion do?

A Director of Diversity and Inclusion, or Diversity Manager, is a Human Resources (HR) professional who oversees the development and implementation of programs and services that promote diversity within a company or organization.

curate

select, organize, and present (online content, merchandise, information, etc.), typically using professional or expert knowledge.

rush somebody/something

[transitive] rush somebody/something to try to attack or capture someone or something suddenly

What is an isolated tornado?

An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning means radar has detected, or a report has indicated, a severe thunderstorm producing large hail or damaging winds is in progress or is imminent. A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes.

The Proud Boys 

The Proud Boys are a right-wing extremist group with a violent agenda.

lightning rod

a person or thing that attracts a lot of criticism, especially in order to divert attention from more serious issues or to allow a more important public figure to appear blameless.

What does the well worn path mean?

adjective. A well-worn expression, remark, or idea has been used so often that it no longer seems to have much meaning or to be interesting.