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I don't think I expected totalitarianism to come in service of one very petty narcissist's wounded ego but it appears that that's what's happening.

From Salon

"The police say they don't have the resources to tackle something like this but it's not just petty crime any more - this is organised theft."

From BBC

Cycling UK wants to change the perception bike theft was a "petty crime" and for police forces to take it more seriously.

From BBC

Painting Laszlo as some mascot for the self-involved petty bourgeoisie would be easy to do if Berry’s performance didn’t smash all expectations.

From Salon

The comedian’s satire pokes fun at conservatives and progressives in era of petty outrage and performative politics.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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