nonessential

Example Sentences

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Since Jan. 1 is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed.

From MarketWatch

Since Christmas Day is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed on Dec. 25.

From MarketWatch

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and the city Department of Emergency Management on Saturday urged residents to avoid nonessential travel and take extra caution on the darkened roads.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors have closely tracked volumes at Medtronic and its peers since the pandemic, which led to delays in many nonessential surgeries.

From Barron's

Given the forecast, officials urged residents to avoid nonessential travel, and warned those who must go out to never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway.

From Los Angeles Times