trivial matter

Example Sentences

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"I apologise for bothering your office with such a trivial matter," she added.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

The journey to Earth is no trivial matter; such a trip would expend tremendous energy and require an unbelievably fast, strong rocket — and, well, money.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023

But centuries ago, it was a far less trivial matter.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2022

"What I felt for Errol Flynn was not a trivial matter at all. I felt terribly attracted to him. And do you know, I still feel it," de Havilland said.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2020

My comrades believed this was a trivial matter and the negative consequences of resistance would outweigh any benefits.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela