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fussiness

[fuhs-ee-nis] / ˈfʌs i nɪs /




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She criticized the CDC for glossing over side effects such as fever, sleepiness and fussiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

The study's lead author, Dr Zeynep Nas, said she hoped these findings would "help to alleviate parental blame", acknowledging that fussiness, while common, could be "a major source of anxiety for parents and caregivers".

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2024

Researchers found that 60% of infants whose parents had to switch formulas had experienced issues such as fussiness, gas, spit-up, constipation and diarrhea.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2024

Without Niles, whose symphonic fussiness almost makes Frasier seem like a regular guy, it’s hard to imagine Frasier existing.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Park was a dignified man in his midforties, but the linguistic fussiness annoyed and embarrassed Shin.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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