necessary acts
Example Sentences
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Compounding rewards patience only if investors avoid self‑inflicted interruptions — unnecessary losses early, premature gains later.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025
Military bloggers say he’s widely known for doing his best to avoid unnecessary losses - unlike many other commanders who were eager to sacrifice their soldiers to report successes.
From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023
James Earl Rudder disobeyed his orders and deceived his subordinates in the 2nd Ranger Battalion to make the assault, compelling them to suffer unnecessary losses.
From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2019
Some said they tried too hard at first to protect taxpayers from unnecessary losses.
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2012
IV Under combat conditions he will reserve his greatest loyalty for the officer who is most resourceful in the tactical employment of his forces and most careful to avoid unnecessary losses.
From The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 by United States. Dept. of Defense
