hassle

Example Sentences

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If the new guy were using software like TurboTax, H&R Block or FreeTaxUSA, it would be cheaper, less hassle and less time-consuming to do it yourself.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

“It’s such a nuisance and a hassle to have a rental property.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

At first, the company used an outside coder, but back-and-forth requests were a hassle.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The irony is that it could turn out to not have been worth the hassle of booking Kid Rock in the first place.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

“That shaking hands crap, it isn’t decent. The guys’ll hassle you for a while—especially Jensen—but just keep saying no. Should’ve done it myself. Takes guts, I know that.”

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien