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insignificant

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /


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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

If you look at it from a universal perspective, what happens in this very shabby, humble, small, insignificant space potentially creates an impact that can go on infinitely.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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

"An average drive-off for one of our customers used to be £56, and now it's gone up to £67. So if you consider they're losing nearly £70 every two days, it's not insignificant."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In the middle of a war for survival, given the sheer volume of messages traded back and forth among Soviet embassies and the government in Moscow, making multiple copies must have seemed an insignificant decision.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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