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Examples of inconsequential in a Sentence
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues
an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
Recent Examples of inconsequential from the Web
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The ban may seem inconsequential, but the National Park Service reported that Americans use 500 million drinking straws each day.
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The White House said that his meetings were normal and inconsequential.
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Edgar suffers from PTSD, but Jimmy constantly dismisses Edgar’s real problems to talk about his inconsequential issues.
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1823
First Known Use of inconsequential
1823
INCONSEQUENTIAL Defined for English Language Learners
inconsequential
playDefinition of inconsequential for English Language Learners
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: not important
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