minutiae

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Without a clear argument about why this whole exercise is necessary, it's inevitable that the debate will be ground down to the inconsequential minutiae which is the aim of its opponents.

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  • But on reflection they have come to recognize that this close study of minutiae was a very important element in the success he achieved and that his complete command of the facts equipped him with no little of his power. —  The Life of Sir William Hartley, ebook, etext
  • Construction was planned for as early as this month, but the minutiae -- such as plumbing issues -- still need to be worked out, Walsh said. —  detnews.com - Local
  • If Obama can misdirect the debate into the swamp of partisan minutiae, then the fight is just as entertaining to the cable "news" shows, and everyone is happy. —  The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
  • In mechanical, visual and thematic terms, Metal Slug's developments are measured in minutiae: tweaks to format indiscernible by all but the aficionado. —  Eurogamer
  • Without a clear argument about why this whole exercise is necessary, it's inevitable that the debate will be ground down to the inconsequential minutiae which is the aim of its opponents. —  Talking Points Memo
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