as in fusses (about or over)
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025 -
This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every unit can be audited on a public ledger, reducing the opacity that plagues traditional finance.—
Luke Xie,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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His voice already had that staticky, far-away quality that plagues international calls, which made Nakia fear he was gone for good.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Becky is perky and cheerful to the point of being obnoxious, which sometimes irks Robin.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is no appeal process, which irks Smith.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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On screen, Mateen constantly harasses her via text message.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Daily Stride Comfort No-show Socks There is nothing that bugs me more than no-show socks that curl up underneath your foot minutes into wearing them.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the 19th century, Phylloxera bugs infected vineyards across Europe but a solution was found, and viticulture adapted and continued.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nancy adds that her family didn't know that the community was dropping the rabies baits, and didn't receive any mailers about the drop.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trolling crank baits along points and flats 15 feet deep over deeper water should still work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sweden has launched a novel tourist campaign that urges boosting mind and body by traveling there, yet some are already sharing differing thoughts.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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What Walmart Shoppers Should Do Walmart urges all customers to check recent purchases against the recall lists and to follow manufacturer and agency instructions for disposal, return, or refund.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This problem rides on the heels of the American Airlines tragedy that happened in February, when a passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter right outside Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people involved.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Sully rides in the back of the car, looking excitedly out the front windshield.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Yaps (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yaps%20%28at%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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