unnecessary

Example Sentences

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Each man was allowed only eight pounds of provisions; anything unnecessary was left behind.

From Literature

It’s completely unnecessary, a misplaced effort to sound more important rather than to do some “real work” and—I don’t know—make a decision?

From The Wall Street Journal

Tepper sent a strongly worded letter to Whirlpool management Wednesday, arguing that the company’s decision to issue more stock “resulted in a large, unnecessary dilution of shareholders.”

From Barron's

Tepper called it a “unnecessary dilution” for shareholders and a move that reflected “a striking lack of judgment on the part of the board and senior management team.”

From MarketWatch

This issuance resulted in what Tepper called a large, unnecessary dilution of shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal