rubber room
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This second season explores the consequences of the Season 1 finale, which saw Kevin flee and Dan sent to the rubber room, their friendship frayed.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022
When Pence was told of this days later, he told Jacob, “that’s rubber room stuff,” according to Jacob’s testimony.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2022
“Guys would be in a rubber room by the end of the year.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022
We hope this year's committee is meeting in a rubber room.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2015
You couldn't just go around announcing that your mom was Athena, the goddess who invented the loom; Most people would lock you in a rubber room.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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