nonessential

Example Sentences

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and all nonessential federal government offices are closed.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

High-energy particles from the Sun and deep space can also trigger computer errors that force spacecraft into "safe mode," temporarily shutting down nonessential systems until engineers resolve the issue.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Wayfair said the year is off to a rocky start as consumers are pulling back on nonessential spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“It becomes essential vs. nonessential spending,” said Kate Beattie, a senior retirement income strategist at Capital Group, who has studied sequence of returns risk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“And what’s more, I’m shutting down all nonessential flights until the present crisis is past.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer