beside the point

Example Sentences

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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

Hunstad, at Northern Trust, thinks debating the Fed’s next move is in some ways beside the point.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He’s read “Ulysses” four times, but that’s beside the point.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Sometimes the creative execution is beside the point in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I actually went through the chalk because a few of us girls were drawing unflattering pictures of Miss Anderson on our slates, but that is beside the point.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland