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excessive

[ik-ses-iv] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /


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Beijing is taking steps in the right direction, the fund said, including measures to spur consumption and tackle excessive price competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others cite potential negative effects of excessive smartphone use and phone notifications on sleep and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was ruled a Flagrant 1 excessive foul, but not a dangerous Flagrant 2 foul, so Jamerson was not ejected from the game.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps for Vinicius this burden translates into anger, tension and gestures that, from the outside, seem excessive.

From BBC

The cooperative, which also trains farmers on curbing excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides, has expanded its operations with the help of external investment.

From Barron's