excessive

Example Sentences

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Because excessive sodium consumption is a widespread public health issue, many countries have adopted salt reduction policies.

From Science Daily

So he said was disappointed by McDonnell’s unwillingness to call out racial profiling and excessive force by federal agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times

He was battling with chronic hypochondria - known formally as illness anxiety disorder - a condition that is characterised by an excessive, disabling fear of having a serious undiagnosed medical illness.

From BBC

The Geneva Convention, the laws of war, bans attacks on infrastructure that cause excessive harm to civilians.

From BBC

By “structural challenge,” he means recurring budget gaps caused by excessive spending.

From The Wall Street Journal