quibbling
Example Sentences
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So I’m not quibbling with — all I’m saying is, did I issue a code red?
From New York Times
“If you have an issue where a flight attendant is questioning you or making fun of you, play along because he wins or she wins. No use in quibbling or protesting.”
From Seattle Times
That means avoiding politics, not quibbling over semantics and pushing forward without bias or pre-conclusions.
From Washington Post
Hariri’s announcement came three days after the European Union said it is seeking to increase pressure on Lebanon’s quibbling political leaders.
From Washington Post
While there is a lot of talk about personal choices we can all make in fighting climate change, don’t let quibbling about how long you leave the lights on distract you.
From Seattle Times
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