nonserious

Example Sentences

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The number fell off sharply after the California policy known as realignment in 2011, which shifted many people who were convicted of nonserious, nonviolent and nonsexual offenses from California state prisons to county jails.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Yas: “a playful or nonserious way to say ‘yes!’

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

In total, 9,000 adverse events were reported, with 979 serious and the rest classified as nonserious, according to the most recent C.D.C. report available.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2021

Facial swelling in the morning is not unusual, and it’s usually nonserious.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2018

But any serious injury — or even a nonserious injury suffered so late — will end his season and reduce the available right-handers for the postseason.

From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2017