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
Peering from within the fabric, Tomás Jr. did not make a fuss as his mom picked up her order of mixed meats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
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
She could make a fuss now and wake Ridgeway; Boseman would give him some excuse and that would be the end of it.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
