excess
Example Sentences
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As a color, material, and metaphor, gold has been a trademark of Trumpworld since the 1980s, a decade of excess that found Trump building and gilding various real estate holdings.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
"We're losing the species that are really rare and special here because of the excess nutrients," said Claire Newill, the organisation's Wessex deputy director.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“As with prior IPO waves, strong demand — not excess supply — is likely to be the defining feature.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
This is the trouble with optimism, you see: In excess, it makes even ridiculous ideas seem worth a try.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing excess
Much Ado: Synonyms for "Many"
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Theodore Roosevelt on "The Man with the Muck Rake" (1906)
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The Dawes Act
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