in excess

idiom

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

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There was less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025 By dint of such aggressive frontloading, B-Stock reported a significant uptick in excess or overstock inventory across the retail sector. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025 Drinking caffeinated beverages in excess can also contribute to dehydration. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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