nonessential

Example Sentences

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The Orange County Superior Court has recommended nonessential personnel leave the courthouse in Westminster, which is outside the evacuation zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

So she sat and anchored her hands to the rocks, her nonessential programs switched off, and then, in her own way, the robot slept.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown