In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
SANDBAGGING
SANDBAG
sandbag
(verb) protect or strengthen with sandbags; stop up; “The residents sandbagged the beach front”
sandbag
(verb) downplay one’s ability (towards others) in a game in order to deceive, as in gambling
sandbag, stun
(verb) hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
dragoon, sandbag, railroad
(verb) compel by coercion, threats, or crude means; “They sandbagged him to make dinner for everyone”
sandbag
(verb) treat harshly or unfairly
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
sandbagging
present participle of sandbag
Source: Wiktionary
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