in excess

phrase

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

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Temperatures beneath the ocean are significantly above average, in excess of 18 degrees at depth, the center said. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Since launching in 2020, beatBread has provided more than $100 million in advances across in excess of 2000 deals with creators in 42 countries. Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Figgs is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, according to the lawsuit. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Pricing has yet to be announced, but something in excess of the AMB 001’s $100,000 starting price seems likely. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2026.

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