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without necessity or a valid reason
- The debate continued needlessly as both parties failed to find common ground.
- He spent needlessly on extravagant purchases, depleting his savings.
- The bureaucracy in the system led to needlessly prolonged approval processes.
- The movie included needlessly graphic scenes that did not contribute to the storyline.
- The argument escalated needlessly over a minor disagreement that could have been resolved calmly.