beside the point
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Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.
From Salon • May 26, 2026
When Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday, the numbers will be almost beside the point.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Current profits are beside the point so the company mainly has two types of shareholders: Retail fans or index funds forced to own it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Whether one agrees with that characterization is beside the point.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Yes, I also read it, but that's beside the point.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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