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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
Noun
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The incidentals amount is reduced by the percentage required for the length of the trip per federal travel regulations.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Palomo, the 10-year-old Spanish luxury brand which has been primarily menswear, is shaking things up, most notably with the launch of womenswear for resort 2026.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The whole trip will contain exclusive experiences, expert guides, and exciting surprises, along with a mix of luxury and sustainability.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Dahlias grown from tubers won’t bloom until at least midsummer, so choose something that blooms earlier for the filler to provide color before the dahlias bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The filler is made of 100% exclusive Hutterite, a high-quality goose down, and the shell is made of 100% sateen cotton.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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To tackle the communication problems that comes after events like hurricanes, the MOVE USA Radio team Helped MOVE PR volunteers to become licensed ham radio operators and provided radio equipment for each of the modular kits including a portable antenna designed by MOVE USA volunteers.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details on equipment issues or the timeline.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Spain has canceled a deal for anti-tank missile systems that were to be manufactured in Madrid by a subsidiary of an Israeli company in a bid to move away from Israeli military technology, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.—
Brittany Williams,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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This consent order, related to a financial subsidiary of Wells Fargo, prevented the bank from acquiring or holding interest in new financial subsidiaries without consulting with the OCC first.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Optional extras include a leather carrying case, titanium pocket clip, and a full bit set.—
Ben Coxworth
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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Boston and Baltimore restarted play just as extras started at the Trop.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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From the flowing elegance of saris to the intricate craftsmanship of lehengas and the versatile beauty of salwars, the region has been home to centuries of textile artistry that spans ancient weaving techniques, elaborate embroidery, and timeless silhouettes.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Golden Goose’s experiential retail space in NYC epitomizes the concept in its Co-Creation Bar: a section of the store where eager individuals can customize their acquisitions with patches, charms, pins, brooches, crystals, studs, embroidery, paint, and the like.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Chrissy Davis is the co-president of the auxiliary of Infant Welfare Family Health and is on the board of directors of Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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