petty

Example Sentences

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The words were petty, but I knew what he meant.

From Los Angeles Times

But some backbenchers have complained about "petty factional manoeuvring" and are calling for the decision to be reconsidered.

From BBC

No one wants to resuscitate crime in Manhattan but you can’t blame John Turturro’s petty thief if he’s nostalgic for an era when wallets still held cash.

From Los Angeles Times

I realize this may sound like petty complaining.

From The Wall Street Journal

Choose to let go of harmless slights and petty conflicts.

From Los Angeles Times