needless
Example Sentences
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Busy running was a feature of the stand, until Brook attempted a needless single to mid-wicket and was run out at the non-striker's end.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
But because they screen so thoroughly, they can also lead to needless biopsies, expenses, and anxiety.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
What kind of spendthrift picks a completely needless fight with one of the last banks in town willing to lend him money?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
This, needless to say, was not exactly normal behavior for a 9-year-old.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Using shrubs and bushes as cover he moved furtively forwards, never taking any needless chances or making sudden movements.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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