nit

Example Sentences

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But the Surge’s bylaws are clear that no nit be left unpicked, and so we have to quibble with his framing.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

The nit he chose to pick was the number 4, which Vick had rendered as IV.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2021

But these guys are serious, and they’re not about to walk the plank just because the Coastal Commission picked a nit or two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

Reality check: A nit to pick with Ohio State’s offense: The Buckeyes could use a third receiver to develop and go with the excellent pair of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2020

I learned Schwartzmeister th' Shan-van-Voght before we was through; an' I've got th' German naytional chune be heart,—'Ich vice nit wauss allus bay doitan'.

From Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War by Dunne, Finley Peter