excessive

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There was also a pronounced buckle of Merino's ankle, which is something a VAR is looking for to indicate excessive force, and his boot was shifted back on the turf.

From BBC

Although soybeans provide plant-based protein and the oil contains no cholesterol, excessive intake of linoleic acid from sources including ultra-processed foods may be contributing to chronic metabolic problems.

From Science Daily

Every year, almost 5.4 million people in the United States receive a skin cancer diagnosis, and more than 90% of these cases are linked to excessive UV exposure.

From Science Daily

The scheme has been under intense scrutiny in recent months, with critics arguing that the tax reliefs on the scheme were excessive and outdated.

From BBC

McLaren team chief Andrea Stella explained that the disqualification of both cars, for excessive wear of the skid blocks, was a result of an unexpected level of "porpoising... exacerbated by the conditions" in Nevada.

From Barron's