nonserious
Example Sentences
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Twelve civilians will help staff the Telephone Reporting Unit, which receives nonserious police reports that do not require an officer’s response, restoring civilian positions cut from the 2021 budget, according to city officials.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2022
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
I realize kids cry for mainly nonserious reasons, so I’m being illogical, but it can be upsetting to hear a child wailing in distress.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2020
For a taste of that nonserious flavor, check out the faux ads they made below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2018
