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pushing the panic button





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With all that, HBO is not pushing the panic button just yet.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2019

“We’re not pushing the panic button; just have to come back to work,” Jasper said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2018

The Indians fell to 13-14 since May 3 and have lost four straight at home, but manager Manny Acta isn't pushing the panic button.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2011

But municipal government officials say they are in tough position on how to break the news that certain agricultural products have been contaminated without pushing the panic button.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2011

Again, even while Ike fought wisely and successfully at bringing the U.S. out of recession without pushing the panic button, he failed to dramatize the achievement.

From Time Magazine Archive




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