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ado

[uh-doo] / əˈdu /


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To the uninitiated, though, even amid steady laughter and a sneaking concern for this silly friendship to right itself, it may come off as much ado about who knows what.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

For U.S. shoppers hoping for relief, however, it’s looking like much ado about nothing.

From MarketWatch Oct. 24, 2025

Much ado has been made over the lopsided mating pool of China, where the recent census showed a surplus of 30 million single men.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 23, 2025

Without further ado, let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

From Salon Oct. 26, 2024

“And it all snowballs. You saw that—Kevin wanted me to apply there. Leo Tilden wanted to see my sketches. Much ado about nothing.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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