Example Sentences
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Alcott explained that she initially went back to jump again after her difficult landing, out of "embarassment" and "just so I wasn't making a big deal out of it".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The best car deal out there right now is a used EV.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
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
Maybe the other kids on the bus wouldn’t make too big a deal out of his return.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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