nonserious

Example Sentences

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Twelve civilians will help staff the Telephone Reporting Unit, which receives nonserious police reports that do not require an officer’s response, restoring civilian positions cut from the 2021 budget, according to city officials.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2022

Yas: “a playful or nonserious way to say ‘yes!’

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

In total, 9,000 adverse events were reported, with 979 serious and the rest classified as nonserious, according to the most recent C.D.C. report available.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2021

It was performance artist and perennial nonserious presidential candidate Vermin Supreme, whom Cheri knew as a New Hampshire staple.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2019

Facial swelling in the morning is not unusual, and it’s usually nonserious.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2018