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excess

[ik-ses, ek-ses, ek-ses, ik-ses] / ɪkˈsɛs, ˈɛk sɛs, ˈɛk sɛs, ɪkˈsɛs /




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Shift unused funds between siblings, redirect money for graduate school, or convert excess to Roth accounts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

As electronic devices continue to become smaller and more powerful, removing excess heat has become one of the most significant engineering challenges.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

American production during the 1920s was so robust that foreign markets were needed to take its excess.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m careful to wipe the excess from the brush before I place it at the base of her nail and drag it up toward me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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