nonessential
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The restructuring news came as the department-store chain recorded lower sales and profit, noting that its shoppers are feeling squeezed by high gas prices, which are making them even more cautious about nonessential spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Blair said shelters closed their doors because the facilities were deemed nonessential, and as a result, many animals were not spayed and neutered and many were left on the street.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, all nonessential federal government offices are closed.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
This is particularly problematic for consumer discretionary companies—those that sell nonessential goods ands services.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Because of the severe weather, all nonessential emergency personnel have been sent home until such time that the weather allows them to return.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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