variants
or hurry-skurries
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity
for all the hurry-scurry you would have thought that the guests were the British royal family and not my in-laws
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The medication is also sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the AP.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025 -
It also is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the next outpost of his Carbone empire is opening on Friday, a place that blends Italian nostalgic elegance with the restaurant’s typical modern flair for fun.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the waning minutes of the first quarter of Sunday’s Chiefs-Bills broadcast, CBS’ lead color analyst began making a series of noises that sounded like the Hamburglar going through a bad divorce.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These noises typically indicate that the load needs to be redistributed, but can also be a sign of other problems.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rows of souvenir shops selling 4-inch-tall plastic Oscar statuettes are not the permanent fate of Hollywood Boulevard.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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Travelers breezed through largely empty rows of stanchions at the TSA checkpoint, where wait times were listed as less than 10 minutes.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are several other ongoing furors about the president’s propensity to use his power in unusually personal ways.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
5 Oct. 2025
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But some experts warn that what’s happening in Hatteras could be a glimpse of what’s to come in other coastal areas as climate change fuels more powerful storms and hastens erosion.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Most of these stronger storms will be east of I-65 across south central Kentucky.—
Katie Wiseman,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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