as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
there was such a to-do when the mice got loose from the science room that I thought the principal was going to close the school
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
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That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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But for now, she’s unbothered by all the fuss and plans to relax into the summer with her family.
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Some of the South’s sweetest small towns are more than ready to welcome you for a laidback, fuss-free, quiet weekend away.
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These high-end travelers pay to remove mental clutter by enjoying a relaxed travel experience, often involving slow travel and being able to disconnect during their time away from home or the office.
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This can be one of the easiest ways to clear clutter while also being sustainable.
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The landlocked mineral-rich nation is facing one of its deepest political crises in decades as economic turmoil, nationwide protests and a battle over the country’s future threaten to reshape the balance of power in South America.
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Political turmoil intensifies as resignations, Russia’s rising threat and pressure from a skeptical United States leave Britain’s next leader to prove the plan can truly safeguard Europe.
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Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park, Oak Tree Mountain.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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“To-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to-do. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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