nit

Example Sentences

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But the Surge’s bylaws are clear that no nit be left unpicked, and so we have to quibble with his framing.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

The nit he chose to pick was the number 4, which Vick had rendered as IV.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2021

But these guys are serious, and they’re not about to walk the plank just because the Coastal Commission picked a nit or two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

Reality check: A nit to pick with Ohio State’s offense: The Buckeyes could use a third receiver to develop and go with the excellent pair of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2020

"Daid ez a nit he is, fur sho!" agreed another, a merry-faced fellow with a rotund paunch, over which the band to his pants refused to meet.

From A Maid of the Kentucky Hills by Litsey, Edwin Carlile