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nuisance

[noo-suhns, nyoo-] / ˈnu səns, ˈnyu- /


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Become a real nuisance and tech boosters will eventually give up, handing the future back to the pestering, teeming masses.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

In an update on Saturday afternoon, the force said two protesters had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing a public nuisance after allegedly attempting to climb pillars near Trafalgar Square.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Throughout November and December, people had come to Quirky and placed sticky notes on the door saying the store was not a nuisance.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Khalil Mack will continue to be a nuisance for opposing quarterbacks for at least one more season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

So Mr. Popper, who never liked to be a nuisance to anyone, always took taxis instead.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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