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have quibbled

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Other experts have quibbled with certain details, questioning the plausibility of a “bolt from the blue” attack or noting that the U.S. would almost certainly launch many more interceptors.

From Slate Mar. 13, 2026

I don't think anyone would have quibbled at all.

From BBC Oct. 29, 2023

Google disputed Mr. Lemoine’s claims, and lots of A.I. researchers have quibbled with his conclusions.

From New York Times Aug. 24, 2022

Another aspect of the picture frame speaker that people have quibbled about is the power cord.

From The Verge Jul. 13, 2021

Prior to Netflix announcing its second season pickup of Spike Lee’s series adaptation of his career-launching 1986 film, few would have quibbled with the merits of granting "She's Gotta Have It" another nine episodes.

From Salon May 25, 2019