fuss
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The author depicts all this vividly and with sardonic wit, but with little fuss or outrage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
One scene makes a fuss about Tatum playing a dog in the school musical.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
What’s important is that they all hit temperature together, resulting in a warm, savory bowl that quietly covers protein, carbs, and some vegetables, all without fuss.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
"I said 'no I'm not, I hate having my photo taken' and I made quite a fuss about it."
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
He’d tied a pink ribbon round the handlebars, and he made a big fuss of it being a present for me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Vocabulary lists containing fuss
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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Prince (1958-2016) Tribute List
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