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
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
After the match, Brook suggested he was "not too fussed" about the nature of England's dismissals, but former England captain Sir Alastair Cook believes the Yorkshire batter "might cringe" at such comments in future.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
By Friday morning, her 3-year-old daughter had developed a fever and her 2-year-old fussed as his sister slept in their mother’s arms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2024
He fussed over my condescension in deigning to learn anything about his country.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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