nonessential

Example Sentences

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Because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

The Orange County Superior Court has recommended nonessential personnel leave the courthouse in Westminster, which is outside the evacuation zone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The MTA encouraged riders to work from home and avoid nonessential travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

High-energy particles from the Sun and deep space can also trigger computer errors that force spacecraft into "safe mode," temporarily shutting down nonessential systems until engineers resolve the issue.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

So she sat and anchored her hands to the rocks, her nonessential programs switched off, and then, in her own way, the robot slept.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown