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excess

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




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Most people are in the first two of four stages, with excess body fat and some risk factors such as high blood pressure or cholesterol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • 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

Recessions such as the Great Depression aren’t punishment for the excess of the Roaring ’20s, but interruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She wrapped a thin blanket around her shoulders, dipped her pen in the ink, tapped off the excess, and began.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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