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negligible

[neg-li-juh-buhl] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒə bəl /


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But the chances of Russian tanks rolling up Whitehall are surely negligible.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

“Deal volume has gone from essentially negligible prior to 2020 to well over $100 billion…with GLP-1 and obesity among the hottest areas within that.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Now it is time to see if that was the right move, the wrong one or something that has a negligible impact on the outcome of the first NFL game in Australia.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

The magazine also raved about “skinny queen” influencer Amanda Dobler for “not apologizing” after coaching followers to avoid even wasabi and soy sauce, because their negligible calorie counts are deemed excessive.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The subprime mortgage industry Eisman once knew better than anyone on the planet had been a negligible corner of the capital markets.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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