nuisance
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They accused the oil companies of creating a public nuisance by altering the environment and leaving the county to pay to abate growing hazards such as the flooding that tests roads and bridges.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
In early November, the city filed suit against Quirky, asking a judge to declare the bookstore a public nuisance.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Some Slovenians view the visitors as a nuisance, causing queues and shortages for locals.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
“It’s such a nuisance and a hassle to have a rental property.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Every time Ophie tried to get a moment alone with her great-aunt there the cousins were, telling a funny story about school, or asking to help with dinner, or just being a general nuisance.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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