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inconsequential

[in-kon-si-kwen-shuhl, in-kon-] / ˌɪn kɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəl, ɪnˌkɒn- /


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The attacks were inconsequential in one sense—there were no reports of contaminated water, though some systems suffered pressure drops and issued precautionary boil-water advisories.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

The music on Daughter From Hell is largely the same as before: low key, whisper-soft, self-interrogating, floaty and inconsequential.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Never mind the United States’ 3-2 loss in their final World Cup Group D match; the result was inconsequential.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Some commenters zero in on seemingly inconsequential details.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Wondering whether I have or want one, trying to decide if the end of existence is a tragedy, a comedy, or as inconsequential as that chem lab I forgot to turn in last week.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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