Example Sentences

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He's not alone: according to City Hall, Istanbul has more than 160,000 cats living on its streets who are regularly fed and fussed over by the city's 16 million residents.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Bartley drove in from his home in Buckeye, Ariz., on Wednesday and slept in his car to secure front-row seating for his family, and wasn’t too fussed about the downpour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

A gentle simmer produces something entirely different from a frantic boil; a pan left alone rewards you more than one constantly fussed over.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Winning tournaments is the hardest thing to do, but I'm not too fussed if we don't - it is not all about silverware.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Outside, the mower fussed at the edges of the lawn.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt