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excess

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




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As one interview subject points out late in director Tracey Moore’s documentary, the excesses of the English press after the disappearance of Yeates were appalling, yet pale in comparison to what now routinely happens online.

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal isn’t to juice short-term growth, but to stabilize a heavily indebted economy without reigniting the excesses that led to the slowdown.

From Barron's

Through this, the city can offer excess power capacity at rates as low as half those of other Southern California providers.

From Los Angeles Times

After all, it is a 40% tax on all transfers by gift or at death in excess of approximately $15 million.

From Salon

Obesity remains one of the most serious health challenges worldwide, and weight loss is often encouraged as a way to lower the risks tied to excess weight.

From Science Daily