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excessive

[ik-ses-iv] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /


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The expense, which is similar to the cost of a nanny, may seem excessive, but stretching the family budget is worth the mental load relief for some parents.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

It said that one of the pilots warned the other pilot multiple times about "the aircraft's excessive speed" but noted "there was not a consistent verbal response", even as an altitude alarm sounded.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

One stockpicking trend that Woodward focuses on is a flight to quality, those stocks that have high free-cash-flow yields without excessive debt.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Other immune cells produced excessive amounts of highly inflammatory proteins, creating an uncontrolled reaction.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

I return to Rue's signal fire and start it up, not caring about the excessive smoke.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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