8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Pettifog' in a Sentence
"To argue or dispute over trivial or insignificant matters." more
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By the end of the negotiation, they will have pettifogged over the contract details for hours.
He will have pettifogged about the wording of the apology until everyone was exhausted.
Throughout the process, he will have pettifogged over the wording of his resignation letter.
She will have pettifogged with her friends about the choice of venue for the party.
The scholars will have pettifogged over the interpretation of a single line in the ancient manuscript.
The lawyers will have pettifogged the case, losing sight of the key issues.
As the project concludes, they will have pettifogged over the color scheme of the presentation slides.
Before finalizing the travel plans, they will have pettifogged about the itinerary details.
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