as in remarks
a statement that is not connected in a logical or clear way to anything said before it
We were talking about the new restaurant when she threw in some non sequitur about her dog.
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Taylor said the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference and Tennessee Attorney General's Office also provided feedback, but the district attorneys conference declined to confirm that, citing the ongoing lawsuit, and the AG's office did not respond to a request for comment sent June 30.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025 -
The top six went back before the public at several community centers and spaces to garner more feedback before the top three went before the City Council to choose from.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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After new observations, 2024 YR4 is thought to have a diameter of about 98–213 feet (30–65 meters).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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There are many other sectors that are considered end-users for space weather observations, forecasts, research, and even modeling for future events that could have devastating effects.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's press team and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's communications director via email on Sunday.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dean Mark Reynolds, chief of staff George David, and assistant director of the office of communications Holly Selby for comment.—
Tate Miller | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Non sequiturs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/non%20sequiturs. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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