quibbling

Example Sentences

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Semantics are more important than they may seem; it’s not just about quibbling over language.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

It was a mistake to think that you could give the beach cottage to these quibbling brothers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

But she dismissed arguments that regular sugar is less processed as "completely quibbling", noting that both products require stripping out fibre and other nutritional benefits.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

“There could be no quibbling with a request of yours, no matter who delivered it. We’re here to serve, not to question.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor