make a fuss
Example Sentences
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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
"I didn't feel I could make a fuss, I felt like there was a very strong culture of just putting up with whatever was done to you."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2023
I don’t want to leave this city with Peter, but I’m too desperate to leave to make a fuss about it.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
