needless
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This inspires a funny magic bit set in a fantasy DMV office—much preferable to a real one, needless to say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
But on Monday, a federal district court judge in Massachusetts postponed the effective date on the grounds that—and I am paraphrasing here—the rule is mind-bendingly stupid and would create a needless, self-inflicted economic catastrophe.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Picked up a needless early booking, but went on to make a crucial sliding challenge to deny Wissa inside the box.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
What kind of spendthrift picks a completely needless fight with one of the last banks in town willing to lend him money?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
She gave her hairnet a minor and needless adjustment.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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