rigmarole
Example Sentences
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Shoes were a small part of the TSA rigmarole, but taking them off is an act that many Americans are reluctant to perform even at a friend’s house.
From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025
Even though she wants to stay informed, Fox said, she has taken a step back from keeping up with the daily rigmarole of politics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024
Passengers departing from here do not have to go through the same security rigmarole as they do in major airports.
From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2022
If you want to avoid the rigmarole of a wet exit and offshore deep-water reentry rescue, you can also learn to roll your kayak.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
I had never been through this rigmarole before.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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