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In this city, owning a car is unnecessary.
Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Using scalable infrastructure that adjusts resources based on real-time needs can prevent unnecessary expenses.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Rams’ defense steps up in overtime win over Seahawks
Rams WR Puka Nacua ejected for unnecessary roughness
Rams have chance to exit their ‘storm’ against Seahawks
Rams safety John Johnson III (shoulder) will not return to practice this week, McVay said.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
Panthers’ safety Xavier Woods was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē 
ˈən-
: not necessary
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