beside the point

Example Sentences

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In many ways, the question of whether there is a signed contract is beside the point.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

But whether the inflation target “should” be 2% or 3% or some other number is beside the point.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Current profits are beside the point so the company mainly has two types of shareholders: Retail fans or index funds forced to own it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Whether those worries are justified has gotten to be beside the point as the software trade continues to unwind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But something so unusual is going on that good manners seem beside the point.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez