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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

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

I have quibbled with some of the central London think-tank's assumptions in the past, but it's decent, assiduous and unbiddable.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2015