nonserious
Example Sentences
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They included inmates 50 years and older serving sentences for nonviolent and nonserious offenses, and inmates serving sentences for crimes other than homicide committed at age 14 or 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
He had 14 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes Friday in Oklahoma City after struggling with what Unseld called nonserious breathing issues, trouble that Unseld said Harrell has dealt with before.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2021
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
