Example Sentences
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That pilot tells passengers to cool down; they’re making a big deal out of nothing.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Mine has long been a quiet ally, the kind of tool that steps in when I need a little help and doesn’t make a big deal out of it.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2026
Domain backed that deal out of its latest fund and continues to look at entertainment areas beyond its core focus of film, TV and music assets, according to Chiappetta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Huston also did not disclose much about the treatment she received, but said her condition encouraged her to “try not to make a big deal out of things.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
My mother hated the spike, so Dad makes a huge deal out of it every time we decorate.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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