nuisance

Example Sentences

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Throughout November and December, people had come to Quirky and placed sticky notes on the door saying the store was not a nuisance.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Khalil Mack will continue to be a nuisance for opposing quarterbacks for at least one more season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Pepper, who has a sleep condition, said her method of waking up can be a nuisance for her husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Newquay Town Council said the changes were "highly likely to increase the noise nuisance generated by the festival" while Cornwall councillors and parish representatives also raised objections.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

And yet the nuisance had flattered him, and the ribbons would be useful.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart