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Recent Examples of nonnecessity
The nonnecessity of it all.
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Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2021
Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said neither of the infected individuals was in close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Biden or Harris within the past 48 hours, rendering self-quarantining a nonnecessity.
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Haley Victory Smith,
Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2020
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2021
Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said neither of the infected individuals was in close contact, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Biden or Harris within the past 48 hours, rendering self-quarantining a nonnecessity.
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Haley Victory Smith,
Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnecessity
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Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
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Guests were also offered 50% off a future sailing, complimentary hotel accommodations for May 7, reimbursement for hotel and flight changes, up to $500 coverage for incidentals, and additional assistance, on a case-by-case basis.
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The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
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Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
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Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
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Made with real fruit and berry purees, the gel and gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary fillers.
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The next day, a team from Chile, utilizing radar and sonar sound-detection equipment, confirmed the presence of Gil, still alive, in the sub-basement.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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In-home help for 44 hours of care a week rose to about $80,080 last year, according to a March report from CareScout, a subsidiary of Genworth Financial.
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Companies like Vantor and Planet sell imagery to a variety of customers, for example, while others like SpaceX (via its subsidiary Starlink) and Viasat provide internet service from above.
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Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
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Optional extras include cruise control, motor slip regulation (MSR), track mode, and a quickshifter.
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Anything deemed nonessential would be put on hold, so Americans could experience delays with certain services and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go without pay.
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In Arabic, tatreez refers to embroidery in general as well as the specific Palestinian form, which is often a social practice taught through generations by grandmothers and mothers.
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In his second term, the president overhauled the Oval Office with gold embroidery, picture frames and decorations.
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“Nonnecessity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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