as in small beer
something of little importance
our lives don't amount to a picayune in the great scheme of things
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To merely denounce the war, or to call for the end of American military support for Israel, would have been small beer.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025 -
That covers even things like withholding taxes and the administration of those, which sometimes might seem like relatively small beer, but often for some of our members, significant amounts of money.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
17 Sep. 2024
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Video from the scene shows thick black and orange smoke billowing from the three boats as the fire intensified.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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An image that local media outlets said captured the aftermath of the explosions showed thick smoke billowing into the air in a rural area.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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As credit card balances remain high, financial experts warn that even small changes in interest rates can have a huge effect on consumers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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This seemingly small change has introduced a cascade of issues for users who have no choice but to rely on assistance or manipulate sharp tools to get their batteries.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Too often clubs hear of Leeds’ interest in a player and start adding zeros to the price tag — but the days of Leeds engaging in that sort of negotiating are long gone.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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In a simplified description, quantum computers use quantum bits or qubits instead of using binary traditional bits of ones and zeros for digital communications.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Getting your songs featured on playlists—whether curated by Spotify editors or created by users—can significantly increase your streams and introduce your music to new listeners.—
Justin Grome,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Then there are also so many quintessential pop hits and Top 40 songs that blow it through the roof.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Picayunes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picayunes. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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