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In this city, owning a car is unnecessary.
Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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But there’s a downside, too; many are loaded with unnecessary fragrances, colors, and synthetic ingredients with no real benefits.
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jacksonville tight end Evan Engram received a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
The Sonicare 4100 strips away the unnecessary embellishments, focusing instead on quality features like a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and a long-lasting battery (about two weeks on a single charge).
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite being a staple ingredient in many soups, stocks, and sauces, many believe bay leaves are unnecessary in cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jacksonville tight end Evan Engram received a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
The Sonicare 4100 strips away the unnecessary embellishments, focusing instead on quality features like a pressure sensor, a two-minute timer, and a long-lasting battery (about two weeks on a single charge).
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite being a staple ingredient in many soups, stocks, and sauces, many believe bay leaves are unnecessary in cooking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē 
ˈən-
: not necessary
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