excess
Example Sentences
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A charter member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, the nation exuded affluence and excess — though the wealth was mostly channeled to domestic elites and foreign oil companies, not the impoverished majority.
From Los Angeles Times
Only about 1% of people experienced muscle symptoms attributable to statin therapy during the first year of use, with no additional excess risk after that.
From Science Daily
For women, the most common effects are excess hair growth, acne and weight gain, which are usually reversible with reduction in dosage or discontinuation.
From BBC
IgAN causes the small filters in kidneys to become inflamed and excess protein in urine, known as proteinuria.
The oceans absorb most of the excess heat generated by burning fossil fuels.
From Science Daily
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