nonessential
Example Sentences
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During the COVID-19 lockdown, Blair said shelters closed their doors because the facilities were deemed nonessential, and as a result, many animals were not spayed and neutered and many were left on the street.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and all nonessential federal government offices are closed.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
The MTA encouraged riders to work from home and avoid nonessential travel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 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
Because of the severe weather, all nonessential emergency personnel have been sent home until such time that the weather allows them to return.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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