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hassle

[has-uhl] / ˈhæs əl /




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For first-time guests Ty Birtles and his girlfriend, the security protocol wasn’t really a hassle; it was easy to get in.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

As a lawful permanent resident, or LPR, Lau would typically be let into the country without hassle, deemed “already admitted” rather than “seeking admission.”

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

But it’s a hassle that seniors and their families shouldn’t have to navigate at a vulnerable time, some experts say.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

But the hassle can make it feel like a couple of thousand dollars, especially if it keeps happening.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

And she said, “Please, Christopher. Don’t give me any hassle right now, OK?”

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

Well-heeled travelers are splurging to avoid hordes and hassles inside the airport.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Javier Pérez came with his family for the opener and told the BBC that the excitement now outweighs any hassles experienced up to this point.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

It’s not the hassles and aggravation that most people put up with.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 15, 2026

Others said it’s not worth it to dress up, especially given the hassles now often associated with air travel.

From MarketWatch Feb. 26, 2026

Zita applied for a visa immediately and after many weeks of hassles and bureaucratic processing, she arrived in Los Angeles.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Giving evidence in court on Wednesday, her son initially struggled to compose himself, holding back tears as he complained of being "hassled" by the press since he was three years old.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

Despite his well-known opposition to the ballot measure, no one hassled him.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Among Lexie Manion’s memories of her junior year of high school in New Jersey was the experience of being regularly hassled by a school nurse who was trying to weigh her.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2024

But he also said he was tired of the Paterson police, of being worried he was going to be arrested or hassled.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2024

Luma decided to start her own business, a café that sold ice cream and sandwiches, a place where people could spend the day and relax without being hassled.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

Su’s buyers, who include many of America’s biggest retailers, have largely stopped hassling him to shift more production from China, in part because they recognize the efficiency of Chinese manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 9, 2025

A few months ago, it would have been hard to fathom federal authorities hassling Tesla over pretty much anything.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2025

Prior to the arrest, she had been hassling patrons at local businesses along the highway and told shoppers at Circle K that she had been robbed, Johnson told the Mail.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2024

I loved his energy and his willingness to run without the ball, hassling City's backline and stretching their defence, but he also showed great quality with it too.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2024

REELTOK: The mayor and his police force, who should be finding whoever's behind the swastikas instead of hassling an innocent blogger.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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