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When you’re an employee-journalist at the money-losing news division of a conglomerate in need of government approval for a major transaction, you can stand on principle and make a fuss, and that’s fine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Still, it's been quite a while since the Post tried and failed to make a fuss.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

Peering from within the fabric, Tomás Jr. did not make a fuss as his mom picked up her order of mixed meats.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

Winkleman said she had no idea his accident had happened, but Fry quickly responded that "I didn't want to make a fuss about it".

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

They all loved to make a fuss of Marlene, and I think it helped also to have the children with us.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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