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I have tried making this point over and over in my writing and in chats with well-meaning people who wanted to understand what the right was fussing about.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

“Let me put on my face,” she told Ann, who was fussing on the bed, as she took off her punk choker chain and slid into conservative black pants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2022

Judon said he wasn’t sure what Wentz was fussing about in the moment.

From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021

If I was fussing over hand-washing procedures, or eyeing every slightly crooked mask with suspicion, maybe I was just a Poirot in the making.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2021

Celia was fussing with the suit Matt had worn to the birthday party long ago.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer