excessive
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On Monday, Japan's finance ministry said Friday's intervention with the US Treasury Department "countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months".
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"This joint action... countered excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the Japanese yen in recent months," she said in a statement said, adding: "We will not hesitate to conduct further joint intervention."
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Research suggests that excessive intake of these amino acids may activate biological pathways that encourage growth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Physiological stress, such as consistent sleep deprivation from sleep apnea, not eating enough calories, or excessive exercise can result in a low testosterone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
From the newspaper she learned that the opening of the traditional autumn hay maze had been postponed due to excessive rain.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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