hassle
Example Sentences
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Some GPs said they would only sign a fit note if they felt it was "medically appropriate" but others admitted it was "not worth the grief" or "the hassle" to argue with patients.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
At first, the company used an outside coder, but back-and-forth requests were a hassle.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
A: Cap-weighting is a major hassle, even if you’re not changing the shares all the time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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
Roy said, “Honest, I didn’t come out here to hassle you. Take off this hood so we can see each other, okay?”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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