Example Sentences

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Fussed over by a stranger, he might mumble or blush, but he wouldn’t be rude.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 3, 2018

"Fussed Over" A tap at the door made her start.

From Master of the Vineyard by Reed, Myrtle

They were gone a Long Time, because the Treasurer had to draw all the Corks, and they Fussed around together in the Pantry fixing up a Lunch for the Boys.

From More Fables by Ade, George

"Poor, darling mother, we are interested," Lois protested, "but we're—" "Fussed."

From Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School by Whitehill, Dorothy

Fussed over me packing up and all that, you know.

From If Winter Comes by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)