insignificant

Example Sentences

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But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Recent polling suggests that, ahead of Tuesday’s primary, incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has what pollsters deem a statistically insignificant lead in her bid for reelection as the city’s top executive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

"You get to a salary of around £100,000 and the difference is £4,000, which is not an insignificant sum of money," he said.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Some might seem insignificant, but they can be vessels for grief, anger and other feelings about the end of a relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

All he had to do was make what chess players call a waiting move, an insignificant move that changes nothing important on the board and gives your opponent the next turn.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin