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unessential

[uhn-uh-sen-shuhl] / ˌʌn əˈsɛn ʃəl /


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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

The JMA urged residents in the area to avoid unessential outings and warned of potential mudslides, flooding and thunderstorms.

From Seattle Times Aug. 14, 2023

She understood now clearly what she had meant long ago when she said to Adèle Ratignolle that she would give up the unessential, but she would never sacrifice herself for her children.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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