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

When Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday, the numbers will be almost beside the point.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

It seems both too hard to explain her growing relationship with Vivian and beside the point.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline