cause a scene

Example Sentences

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Her now-former husband said he had witnessed it but did not confront Mr. Cohen because he did not want to cause a scene.

From New York Times • May 30, 2023

You should not attend if you know that your presence will, through no fault of your own, cause a scene that will mar the event.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

A coffee shop or dim sum restaurant, however, is probably not the appropriate place to scream, freak out, ugly cry and cause a scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

She asked him to restrain himself because she didn't want to cause a scene.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2022

At this rate, somebody’s gonna cause a scene.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas