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Recent Examples of nonnecessity
The nonnecessity of it all.
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Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2021
Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said neither of the infected individuals was in close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Biden or Harris within the past 48 hours, rendering self-quarantining a nonnecessity.
—Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2020
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2021
Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said neither of the infected individuals was in close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Biden or Harris within the past 48 hours, rendering self-quarantining a nonnecessity.
—Haley Victory Smith, Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnecessity
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For work in the Indianapolis area, those rates in 2025 are $133 a day for lodging and $60-80 a day for meals and incidentals, depending on the day of the week.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Taylor and Brannon allegedly used much of the money to purchase luxury properties, vehicles, and sporting equipment such as a boat, jet skis, and ATVs.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Unlike a simple make-up bag that jumbles everything together, having a case with specific spots for my various brushes and products was a little luxury that went a long way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Next, plant seasonal types, consisting of medium-height plants offering seasonal blooms from spring through fall, along with interesting foliage as a midrange filler.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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These companies aren’t just filler between small and large.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The complainant also said parents needed to supervise and teach their children how to use equipment safely.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Backstage moments later, with the crowd still filing out and workers firing up forklifts to clear equipment, Childers sought out Keen for a proper goodbye.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, the chain was sold and acquired several times and once operated under Taco Bell, then a subsidiary of PepsiCo.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Another stark example is Stoli Group USA, a subsidiary of the international vodka brand.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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After an investigation, he was charged with filing a false police report and allegedly hiring former Empire extras to stage the hate crime.—
Alyssa Davis,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Extended-stay residents want the full apartment experience plus extras like rooftop decks and fitness centers.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Langley customized the suit with beads and embroidery in the style of her grandmother's handwriting.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the vocational facility, individuals will be able to attain trade skills such as welding, vinyl printing, embroidery and construction, James said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Women of Dedication luncheon is the signature fundraiser of the women’s auxiliary, which was founded in the 1950s and supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Baraka was a central figure of the Black Arts Literary Movement — the cultural auxiliary to the 1960s Black Power movement, according to NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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