in excess

idiom

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

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This results in the overproduction of a protein, which, when present in excess, disrupts the growth and communication of brain cells. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The average Social Security check for retirees has reached in excess of $2,000 for the first time. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Some 25 CCAs have sprung up around California in recent years, combining to serve more than 14 million customers in more than 200 cities and contracting in excess of 18,000 megawatts of renewable generation capacity through power purchase agreements with terms of 10 years or more. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025 According to Thompson, SailGP is currently selling teams in excess of $50 million and is planning on continuing to expand in 2026. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 18 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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