pettiness

Example Sentences

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Based on an especially tough-minded piece of writing, this is a film that will get you contemplating pettiness and righteousness both.

From Los Angeles Times

Brooks was arrested and told officers: "It was really just pettiness on the part of people - I know I shouldn't have done that, I shouldn't have done Photoshop."

From BBC

"I can't imagine Harold Wilson or Tony Blair doing this. It shows weakness and pettiness," said a frustrated Labour MP still in possession of the whip.

From BBC

But for a moment, O’Donnell’s ability to see through her ego's camouflage makes her reconsider her pettiness.

From Salon

And yes, in a paroxysm of pettiness, he renamed Mt.

From Salon