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Recent Examples of fleabite
But this is just a fleabite; this is nothing; there must be some other way of doing it.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabite
Noun
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President Trump has decided to hit the Houthis and hit them hard, as opposed to, in the last administration, where literally weeks or months would go by with these kind of one-off pinprick attacks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Admire the silvery pinpricks from Beaverhead Flat Scenic Overlook or the Aerie trailhead.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This reaction is triggered by the mosquito's saliva, which causes our immune system to release histamine, and usually manifests as inflammation, itching, discomfort, and visible red bumps.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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Finally, as is the case with many other conditions, doctors routinely dismiss women’s symptoms and discomfort.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Coat wings in olive oil and add dry rub spreading evenly on both sides.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Now just napping all day long on the couch with mama and getting free head rubs.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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To ensure your natural deodorant best suits your needs, be sure to read the label for ingredients that are potential irritants, allergens, or unwanted chemicals.—
Laura Harold,
Outside Online,
14 June 2025
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Demonstrations sparked by surprise ICE raids have cropped up across the nation, including in Austin, where police used chemical irritants to disperse several hundred demonstrators.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The injunctions have been a thorn in the side of administrations from both parties, with aggrieved parties often filing in specific, favorable courts that would then issue nationwide stays on presidential orders.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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For nearly half a century, Iran has been a thorn in the side of the world, killing and maiming American soldiers, butchering Israeli citizens, threatening its neighbors and fostering terror around the world.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Neighbors call in concerned about true nuisances that could affect the enjoyment of their private property.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Reactions to the sudden move varied: Those in the community who considered the festival a nuisance were relieved.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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This might cause the Russians some inconvenience, but destroying three logs is not a major loss and the target could as easily have been attacked with a bomber drone or just a conventional FPV.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The inconvenience for his detractors is that, instead of being compromised by his Fascism, Malaparte’s writing thrived off it.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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