Example Sentences

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Bona hasn’t fouled out since Feb. 16, largely avoiding the ticky-tack fouls that led to lengthy stretches on the bench earlier in the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Brooks, who complains often about calls, said officials made "ticky-tack" calls in the first half and then let the physical play get out of control in the second.

From Fox News • Dec. 9, 2021

But Massinburg made two free throws after a ticky-tack foul was called on Akron and the senior guard drove for layup to give Buffalo a 66-58 lead with 2:43 left.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2019

This is a guy who’s a stickler, he’s called Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic for ticky-tack stuff.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2018

Knox scored but the play was wiped out by a ticky-tack penalty on Corey Graham.

From Chicago Tribune • Oct. 20, 2014