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
The implication was that because he was addressing the situation, the Japanese media shouldn’t make a fuss.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024
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
“They make a fuss about Hogsmeade, but I assure you, Harry, it’s not all it’s cracked up to be,” he said seriously.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
