in excess

phrase

: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

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The families are seeking monetary relief in excess of $1 million each. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 And many other schools have drawn gifts in excess of $100 million. — William Blomquist, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Wall Street analysts estimate total AI capital expenditures could climb above $1 trillion in 2027 and total in excess of $5 trillion by 2030. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Wind gusts could reach in excess of 70 mph across the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountain ranges. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in excess

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“In excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20excess. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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