make a fuss
Example Sentences
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"They might literally appear and we want to make a fuss of them," she adds.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024
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
Many traditional recipes make a fuss out of an otherwise simple meal, often boiling the lentils and sausages separately, then assembling them together for a final bake.
From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2023
“Poor Incorrigibles! It would be terribly unkind of me to make a fuss about turning sixteen, given the circumstances.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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