unessential

Example Sentences

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In all, the resort had one, unessential ski lift damaged, while a few ski patrol and maintenance shacks burned down.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024

The use of lighting that is brighter than needed, or turned on at unessential times, has caused a widespread global fog of light.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2024

Buses and trains were cancelled in the Skane region on Thursday morning and authorities urged people to avoid unessential travel.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2024

Every failed attempt, passing year, and snapped femur becomes a chunk of unessential marble that must be cast aside for the sculpture to emerge.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022

That’s because most of us don’t put unessential information in the middle of our sentences, especially when speaking.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner