fuss
Example Sentences
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When you’re an employee-journalist at the money-losing news division of a conglomerate in need of government approval for a major transaction, you can stand on principle and make a fuss, and that’s fine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I loved that one because it said we’re all entitled to noodle without having to make much fuss about it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Bond markets aren’t children, of course, but their challenge to the new Federal Reserve Chairman, Kevin Warsh, who was sworn in last week, is causing something of a fuss.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“I think editing these movies makes a hell of a lot more difference in how they look . . . Why aren’t people making a fuss about that?”
From Salon • May 8, 2026
But her guest had put up such a fuss and refused to help.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing fuss
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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Prince (1958-2016) Tribute List
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