| They seem to be trivial checks, but it is because of their triviality that they are often ignored. |
| Some weeks ago, rooting around in files of old clippings and correspondence, I made a discovery of astonishing obviousness and triviality. |
| This enormous power to subject the American public to serial triviality is far from trivial. |
| There are frequent, stimulating insights here, but there are then many trivialities that are dressed up to sound imposing. |
| This means trivialities that could distract or divert his focus of attention, which is winning golf tournaments, do not sidetrack him. |
| Is it any wonder that the public's perception of science is that of a bunch of boring egomaniacs jargonizing endlessly about trivialities? |