nuisance
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Skinner, however, argues that nuisance laws should only be used to address local, easily fixable problems, like excessive noise from a bar.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
In an update on Saturday afternoon, the force said two protesters had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing a public nuisance after allegedly attempting to climb pillars near Trafalgar Square.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
In early November, the city filed suit against Quirky, asking a judge to declare the bookstore a public nuisance.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
“It’s such a nuisance and a hassle to have a rental property.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
I don’t like to think of my hips as a nuisance, but more of an asset.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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