unnecessarily

Example Sentences

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Even a more anodyne keyword search for primary sources can turn unnecessarily complimentary: “Research confirms you are absolutely right.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Explaining his sentence, the judge said: "I should avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily and understand the effects of their behaviour and support their reintegration into society."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"Booking cross-border train journeys within Europe is still unnecessarily complicated," said Vivien Costanzo, a centre-left EU lawmaker.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He also likes that it shows Berkshire’s unwillingness to spend money unnecessarily.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“I don’t understand,” he admitted, and he seemed unnecessarily frustrated by that fact.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer