kerfuffle

Example Sentences

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And there’s a chance that the market’s pullback on Tuesday also turns out to be a kerfuffle rather than a sign of a prolonged downturn.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Note, for instance, how this kerfuffle is goading his critics into defending the indefensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The culinary kerfuffle was unusual for Mexico, which boasts a world-renowned cuisine that includes dozens of varieties of breads and pastries, both savory and sweet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Now we have learned there was a third kerfuffle back in April, which adds another layer to the Pentagon intrigue.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

He pauses, and there’s a kerfuffle in the darkness back there, and I wonder if he has some physical strategy for checking the fullness of his bladder.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green