trifles

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A rewatch lends itself to the trifles peppered throughout Wineman’s clever script, but there’s nothing quite like the first time seeing his film transform from its humble beginnings to its jaw-dropping final act.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

As the judge in that case noted, the law is not concerned with insignificant trifles.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

She’s interested in adding regular savories such as pasties and sausage rolls, and maybe bringing new treats such as trifles or Eton Messes to her roster.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Other, seemingly familiar terms — romper room, sherry trifles — have their innocence stripped from them to reveal a second, more sinister meaning.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022

Harry knew better than to think the match would be canceled; Quidditch matches weren’t called off for trifles like thunderstorms.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling