fusses

Example Sentences

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But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Put her back in her crib, and if she fusses and cries again, go back and hold or rock her until she stops.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2022

A nurse fits a shirt on a newborn who fusses at first and then cries loudly.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2022

She fusses about his health and his attitude, remarking to her son that at least he had given up on his crazy earlier plan:

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021

She fusses with the key for a minute and then stands aside, leaving it in the lock.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen