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frivolous

[friv-uh-luhs] / ˈfrɪv ə ləs /


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This is the same logic that made frivolous defamation suits useful tools of intimidation for decades.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

These products often look frivolous from the outside, but they sit inside a broader ecosystem of monetizable attachment.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

The process also helps reduce lawsuits, frivolous or otherwise, which can negatively impact IPO proceeds, according to a 2020 study.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

New Jersey was once a favorite legal home for corporations, but Delaware supplanted it by establishing specialized business courts and legal rules that protect corporate directors and officers from frivolous lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Not only was music viewed as frivolous on this side of the river, but I would only make more enemies by playing while my bunkmates tried to sleep or study.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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