moot
Example Sentences
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“Thousands of hours of labor from a variety of professionals have just been made moot because of Judge Murphy’s decision,” said Malone, who was appointed by Kennedy in June.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
That vote is now essentially moot, and attention shifts to securing shareholder approval for the Paramount deal instead.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
More displays like this may make that contract end date a moot point.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
One thing is clear: It’s a moot point for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
It will probably be moot, anyway, because my mom almost never goes out.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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