technicality

Example Sentences

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The way he saw it, the Swedes were trying to win by technicality instead of skill on the ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

I grew up just outside Chicago, though “grew up” feels like a technicality.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

But a recent attempt to take it to court by the South African Human Rights Commission failed on a technicality, effectively allowing the group to continue its campaign.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

But that technicality didn’t dampen the spirits of Sovereignty’s trainer, Bill Mott, after the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2025

After pulling off one of the great suburban escapes of all time, I’m getting sidelined on a technicality.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle