make a 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
Still, it's been quite a while since the Post tried and failed to make a fuss.
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024
“I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all — he’s apologized profusely. Not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023
Many traditional recipes make a fuss out of an otherwise simple meal, often boiling the lentils and sausages separately, then assembling them together for a final bake.
From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2023
I’m not hungry, but I know Mom will just barge in and make a fuss over me if I don’t eat any dinner, so I drag myself out of bed.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
