We shouldn't spend time on such trivialities.
the triviality of the problem
Recent Examples on the WebThe film will center around a story about a mundane 62-year-old diabetic insurance worker, Biplab, who is tormented by everyday trivialities.—Sophia Sun, Variety, 6 Nov. 2023 Hood waves off these criticisms as misunderstandings or trivialities.—Jonathan Moens, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023 In a country where mass shootings and gun violence have become daily occurrences, a fatal shooting in Antioch on April 12 during an argument over the use of a leaf blower stood out for its triviality.—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023 But that is a triviality.—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Oct. 2020 This isn't a triviality.—CBS News, 28 June 2020 This wad of bubblegum draws attention to its triviality from the top, then never does anything to fix it.—Charles Bramesco, Chron, 15 Mar. 2023 Of course, there’s the inescapable triviality that Hamilton really was a freakin’ genius!—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023 The line between substance and triviality, darkness and humor, is one that she’s returned to often.—Marley Marius, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2020 See More
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