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inconvenience

[in-kuhn-veen-yuhns] / ˌɪn kənˈvin yəns /




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While a transfer may be a slight inconvenience for usual commuters, it may cause large problems in mass events like the World Cup where risk of overcrowding and crush are at their highest.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The Orange County Soccer Club is paying for those perks with a little inconvenience, however.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The airline said "we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and have apologised to the owner".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"We'll also give them a payment reflecting the distress and inconvenience caused," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Dad always tells them to volunteer because they give away hundreds of dollars in travel vouchers, which is always worth the inconvenience.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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