needless

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Unfortunately, as amusing as this is on a certain level, it will have real-world consequences that could take decades to repair and cause millions of needless deaths.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

With Adams and Murphy convincing Berard that he would get his money back by suing the original builder of the house, he gradually handed over everything he had for needless work.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Palmer converted another spot-kick in the 35th minute after Yerson Mosquera's needless shove on Joao Pedro.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“This settlement avoids needless litigation based on that fact and further instructs Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to redact patient information in documents responsive to other subpoena requests,” the DOJ statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Now he prattled on at Pollard, giving him every needless detail of how to ride the race.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand