insignificant
Example Sentences
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But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
If you look at it from a universal perspective, what happens in this very shabby, humble, small, insignificant space potentially creates an impact that can go on infinitely.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Some might seem insignificant, but they can be vessels for grief, anger and other feelings about the end of a relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"By making those decisions that are so insignificant to them really, because they can be turned around in 24 hours, that they're just pushing our families to the very, very edge."
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Initially, President Eisenhower tried to pooh-pooh the Russians’ “small ball in the air” as an insignificant achievement, but the American people would have none of it.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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