overabundance

Example Sentences

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Its head Prof Michele Dougherty told MPs earlier this month the cut was necessary because the Council had previously started projects it had no money for, referring to "an overabundance of ambition".

From BBC

Childhood - The first period is when the brain is rapidly increasing in size but also thinning out the overabundance of connections between brain cells, called synapses, created at the start of life.

From BBC

Daily nourishment can be uncomplicated; reverent eating doesn’t need to mean overabundance.

From Salon

At the moment, the club has a potential overabundance of left-handed relievers.

From Los Angeles Times

“Bachelor” viewer Tabron said the absence of discussions about race might be based on an overabundance of caution due to the numerous mistakes during James’ season.

From Los Angeles Times