kerfuffle
Example Sentences
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Instead, Beijing has decided to turn a modest kerfuffle into a major confrontation.
The rivalry is only intensifying and each kerfuffle, even if smoothed out, erodes trust between the two rivals.
From Barron's
The latest kerfuffle with Canada will likely be sorted and chances generally look good for an agreement with China—at least until the next unpredictable wrangle.
From Barron's
This latest kerfuffle also overshadowed a strong start to earnings season from the big banks.
From Barron's
This year the White House Correspondents’ Dinner canceled a planned appearance by comedian Amber Ruffin, the latest in a series of kerfuffles over controversial emcees of that event.
From Los Angeles Times
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