excess
Example Sentences
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Fund a 529 with confidence, use what’s needed for education and convert the excess to potentially tax-free retirement savings.
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
“We kind of force the customer, unless they have an excess amount of money, to do their research before they buy,” Somekh said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“And you will stop the excess spending,” his dad said.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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Theodore Roosevelt on "The Man with the Muck Rake" (1906)
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The Dawes Act
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