pedantry
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Pedantry aside, it’s also worth noting that, despite all the false starts, detecting exoplanets was one of those rare and wonderful occasions when a project turned out to be easier than anticipated.
From Scientific American • Nov. 12, 2019
Pedantry aside, Micro and the most of Crichton’s work contribute to an important discussion about making policies for science and technology.
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2011
Pedantry turning into farce; neither ban was workable in practice.
From The Guardian • May 7, 2010
What vex'd them the more was, that it was wrote without Rancour or Peevishness; and, if not in a pleasant, at least in an open good-humour'd Manner, free, I dare say, from Pedantry and Sourness.
From A Letter to Dion by Viner, Jacob
Pedantry and affectation began to take the place of boldness and strength.
From Chinese Painters A Critical Study by Seaver, Frances
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