make a fuss about

Example Sentences

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Winkleman said she had no idea his accident had happened, but Fry quickly responded that "I didn't want to make a fuss about it".

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

“And I was willing to make a fuss about it.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2023

"Chinese drones flying about Chinese territory, this is not something to make a fuss about," he said.

From Reuters • Aug. 29, 2022

But why make a fuss about others pitching in?

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2022

I didn't want to make a fuss about it, so I just walked away and went looking for another girl to talk to.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds