excessive
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The flood hit early on Wednesday in Rasuwa, just north of Nepal's capital Kathmandu, reportedly caused by excessive snow melting into the Bhote Koshi river.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
But we can eat less, drink more water, exercise, avoid excessive sugar and enjoy the “glorious diversity of foods” without becoming “wanton hedonists.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Dixit says reducing excessive C3 activity could potentially help extend health span.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Moreover, excessive speculation, much of it conducted with extreme leverage, led to violent selloffs during that time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Do you know Bernard Marx?” she asked in a tone whose excessive casualness was evidently forced.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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