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trivial

[triv-ee-uhl] / ˈtrɪv i əl /


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The Globalstar deal may seem trivial relative to Amazon’s size, but it represents an “important signal” that Amazon is committed to space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Most economists, meanwhile, expect that the impact of higher energy costs on inflation will be relatively trivial.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Brand positioning as the “ethical A.I. company,” or “consumer-friendly A.I. company,” or whatever it might be, is not a trivial matter.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

“My polite reply to her email doesn’t amount to anything more than a trivial note,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“But if you ever need me—not for any trivial reason, of course—drop me a line and I’ll manage to see you.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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