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inordinate

[in-awr-dn-it] / ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt /


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Whether he’s pressing interviewers about their glibness or just holding eye contact for an inordinate amount of time, Cruise — the last movie star, as he’s been coined — is the definition of passion.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

Investors can also take comfort from the fact that the fund’s managers do not assume an inordinate amount of risk.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

Bunkers comprise only about 1%-2% of the golf course, yet take up an inordinate amount of a golfer’s energy and anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Scotland have an incredible habit of going scoreless for inordinate amounts of time in Test matches.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2025

I do not have an inordinate fear of snakes, not even rattlers.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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