to excess

phrase

: more than is usual, normal, or proper
He often eats to excess.
college students who drink to excess

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Exposing them to excess moisture can cause mold to develop more quickly. Anthea Levi, Health, 10 July 2026 Science, of course, struggles to prove whether that’s predestined in their genes, though some studies suggest that some tendency toward hoarding—put another way, collecting to excess—is heritable. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Third, history has shown time and again that human nature is prone to excess — in panic and euphoria alike. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Wine sales surged during COVID-19 lockdowns before beginning to decline again, contributing to excess inventory, according to reports. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to excess

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“To excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20excess. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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