variants
or hurry-skurry
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
for all the hurry-scurry you would have thought that the guests were the British royal family and not my in-laws
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Noun
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Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This little mishap not only added some fun to their exchange but also reminded all of us about the importance of double-checking details.—
Nataliia Onyshkevych,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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What is known is that Henry has inherited some of his father’s quirks, making the duo fun to watch together.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Princess Cruises Offering premium packages without the fuss of some larger companies, Princess Cruises are sophisticated and cater to travelers who value off-boat excursions as much as onboard activities.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2025
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The source of the disturbance was just over a mile deep, experts say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to a spokesman from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which investigated the shooting, Independence police responded to a disturbance around 8 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of E. College Street in Independence.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here’s the scoop on the tastiest kid-friendly crackers that all but guarantee happy snackers, and the crackers that aren’t worth the bother.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Which team’s pass rush bothers or contains the other QB more effectively might tip this result.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The current turmoil raises serious questions about the future of student loan forgiveness and repayment policy.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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On March 4, Trump had imposed 25 percent tariffs on goods produced by Canada and Mexico, sparking turmoil in the global financial markets.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Without a truly dominant interior presence, this is what can separate the Huskies in a hurry.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Walter Clayton Jr. is equally as capable of putting up points in a hurry.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a world of noise, the founders who lead with authenticity and consistency are the ones who truly stand out—and win.—
Danylo Borodchuk,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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After hearing community concerns about noise, potential health risks, traffic and other issues, the Valle de Oro Community Planning Group on Tuesday unanimously opposed plans to convert the closed Cottonwood Golf Course into a sand mine.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Hurry-scurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurry-scurry. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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