as in small beer
something of little importance
our lives don't amount to a picayune in the great scheme of things
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South of the Border Founded in 1949 by Alan Schafer as a small beer stand just south of the North Carolina–South Carolina line (hence the name), South of the Border grew into one of the most recognizable roadside attractions in the South.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026 -
In addition to approving the city permits, the commissioners also recommended that the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board grant the project’s request for a (Type 23) state alcohol license allowing a small beer manufacturing operation and a (Type 74) license for a craft distillery.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dramatic footage shows flames and thick black smoke billowing from the area around the airport, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Associated Press video showed smoke rising from northeastern Tehran.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just that small change alone would be welcome even with Norman Powell and Tyler Herro together.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
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Because of its massive volume, even small changes in lake water levels carry huge implications for regional water security, hydropower planning, ecosystems, and recreation.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Extrapolating from the National Weather Service estimates, the likelihood of being struck six times is roughly one in 13 septillion—that’s a 13 followed by 24 zeros.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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Klassen gave up two runs in the inning, before settling down and putting up zeros in the second and third.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Treaties were trifles compared to armies and bullets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy them as-is, in fruit trifles or parfaits, as part of a fruit salsa or salad, or blended into smoothies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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These outsized musical personalities often leave more distinctive fingerprints on the songs than the BTS members themselves do.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The centerpiece is Love Rocks, built around seven songs by Lenny Kravitz.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Picayunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picayunes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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