excess
Example Sentences
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The goal isn’t to juice short-term growth, but to stabilize a heavily indebted economy without reigniting the excesses that led to the slowdown.
From Barron's
Through this, the city can offer excess power capacity at rates as low as half those of other Southern California providers.
From Los Angeles Times
After all, it is a 40% tax on all transfers by gift or at death in excess of approximately $15 million.
From Salon
Obesity remains one of the most serious health challenges worldwide, and weight loss is often encouraged as a way to lower the risks tied to excess weight.
From Science Daily
What it does do is communicate excess, a visual shorthand for power that prioritizes appearance over function.
From Salon
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