in excess

idiom

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

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The women are seeking in excess of $1 million in damages meant to cover the costs of therapy bills incurred since the assault, attorney Anna Greenberg told the Star-Telegram on Wednesday. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 The following ingredients can be helpful in small doses but can lead to adverse effects when consumed in excess. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025 Not surprisingly, the median property taxes paid per household is in excess of $10,000 per year. Andrew Depietro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 The chase wound down country roads in Westchester and Pine townships and reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 12 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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