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insignificant

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /


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The second most insignificant statistic might be a team’s record after Game 1.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

"Sometimes a tiny, seemingly insignificant cause is enough to trigger a huge and dramatic change," says Prof. Daniel Grumiller from TU Wien.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

“You’ve got China moving from being insignificant to being the world’s largest vehicle exporter in only a five-year period,” said Andreas Enger, chief executive of Norwegian car carrier Höegh Autoliners.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

An executor’s duties are not insignificant, and they come with legal jeopardy, so your friend’s ask is a big one.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The most important thing to know about prehistoric humans is that they were insignificant animals with no more impact on their environment than gorillas, fireflies or jellyfish.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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