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Recent Examples of unneeded
At the July meeting, Economic Development Director Christina Bibler told the council that the state Housing and Community Development agency refused to grant any waiver to the Surplus Land Act, which requires unneeded public property be prioritized for affordable housing.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Clean out your bags before packing and eliminate unneeded stuff
Before packing for each trip, Mayle advised travelers to completely empty out their bags.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This entails the messy but necessary work of (finally) consolidating and rationalizing your tech portfolio to weed out duplicative or unneeded systems and applications.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The tips included turning on Adaptive Charging, turning off unneeded features, and keeping the phone away from extreme temperatures.
—Molly McLaughlin, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Clean out your bags before packing and eliminate unneeded stuff
Before packing for each trip, Mayle advised travelers to completely empty out their bags.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
This entails the messy but necessary work of (finally) consolidating and rationalizing your tech portfolio to weed out duplicative or unneeded systems and applications.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The tips included turning on Adaptive Charging, turning off unneeded features, and keeping the phone away from extreme temperatures.
—Molly McLaughlin, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unneeded
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An ultra-thin stiletto heel is the perfect counterpoint to the thickness of the platform, creating a sleek, sophisticated look that elongates the legs without adding unnecessary bulk.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning Out Your Closet All Year The key to continually getting rid of unnecessary clutter in your closet is by placing a big donation box (or duffle, or trash bag) inside your closet for easy access at the start of each year or season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Students also learn how softer, darker pencils behave differently on paper and how overworking graphite can create unwanted shine.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new testing initiative follows reporting by The Times that workers repeatedly violated cleanup protocols, possibly leaving fire contaminants behind or moving them into unwanted areas, according to federal reports.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Unneeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unneeded. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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