unnecessarily

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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

Mr. West makes him a rather dubious character, unnecessarily: Is he adolescently insecure or devious?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

One medic said that the review process is unnecessarily lengthy and causes distress among patients and frustration between doctors in the affected department.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When doctors don’t have a full picture of their patients’ health history, it can result in unnecessarily repeated tests and missed diagnoses, as well as higher costs both in terms of lost time and money.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Fortunately for Jefferson, the leadership of the Kentucky legislature decided to delete the sections of his draft endorsing nullification, presumably because such open defiance of federal law seemed excessive and unnecessarily risky.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis