kerfuffle
Example Sentences
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And there’s a chance that the market’s pullback on Tuesday also turns out to be a kerfuffle rather than a sign of a prolonged downturn.
From Barron's
And there’s a chance that the market’s pullback on Tuesday also turns out to be a kerfuffle rather than a sign of a prolonged downturn.
From Barron's
Note, for instance, how this kerfuffle is goading his critics into defending the indefensible.
The culinary kerfuffle was unusual for Mexico, which boasts a world-renowned cuisine that includes dozens of varieties of breads and pastries, both savory and sweet.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, Beijing has decided to turn a modest kerfuffle into a major confrontation.
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