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
That said, Gatley expects Beijing will be willing to create some sort of deal out of the Trump-Xi visit, likely buying soybeans, energy, and possibly airplanes in return for a continued detente on other fronts.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
I was talking to Ford the other day and they were making a big deal out of keeping a human in the loop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Moreau made such a big deal out of telling each other the truth.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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