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or chivvying
as in bothering
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
a boss with a reputation for chivying his workers about every little thing
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Brunson turned on the boosters in the second half, attacking the Spurs' defense and showing little sign that his knee was bothering him.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026 -
If certain smells or experiences are bothering you, here are some other tips for managing postpartum odor and sweat.—
Dory Zayas,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Before worrying about advanced technology, look at your foundation.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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“Chivying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chivying. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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