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English
Etymology
This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters.
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Pronunciation
Noun
drive-by media (uncountable)
- (US, idiomatic) Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.
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