make a scene
Example Sentences
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This is where the choreography piece of Ms. Steinrock’s job comes in: She can offer ways to use breath or adjust positions to make a scene more evocative.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
My brothers are annoyed by our sister but think she will make a scene at the anniversary party.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2023
"He's populist. He's theatrical. He knows how to make a scene."
From Reuters ● Nov. 10, 2022
I thought it was so disrespectful that he took it upon himself to be like, “OK, I’m out the door, one last hoorah, let me make a scene of myself.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
I got the feeling he didn’t want to make a scene, but Annabeth was really pushing it, sitting at my table so long.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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