nonessential

Example Sentences

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The Orange County Superior Court has recommended nonessential personnel leave the courthouse in Westminster, which is outside the evacuation zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Memorial Day is a federal holiday, and all nonessential federal government offices are closed.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The MTA encouraged riders to work from home and avoid nonessential travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

This is particularly problematic for consumer discretionary companies—those that sell nonessential goods ands services.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

So she sat and anchored her hands to the rocks, her nonessential programs switched off, and then, in her own way, the robot slept.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown