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meaningless

[mee-ning-lis] / ˈmi nɪŋ lɪs /


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The hiring official has no way to know which test scores are valid and which are meaningless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Everyone, he writes, should instead be more family-focused and less devoted to meaningless work.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Miller: When I entered the business was so long ago, it’s meaningless, my advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

His threat came after Iran warned the shaky ceasefire in their three-month war was "practically meaningless" following the latest strikes by the United States, which saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

More fake smiles and meaningless exchanges with the minders, who always make sure to say hello to each of us during dinner.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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