unessential
Americanadjective
noun
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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
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
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