needless

Example Sentences

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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

Doing the same in the U.S. would end needless bureaucracy and a potpourri of repayment plans and provide a safety net for struggling borrowers facing unemployment or health shocks.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

High government officials sang his praises, chanted their version of “one of us, one of us” and buried him in needless and irrelevant praise.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 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

Well, needless to say, standing was a bit...uh...problematic for a couple reasons, probably the least of which was the woozy head rush I got when my feet hit the floor.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith