excessively

Example Sentences

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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“However, we believe the market has become excessively pessimistic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

This alteration appears to make the protein excessively active, fueling harmful inflammation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Picture an excessively mobile middle-class family that does almost nothing but drive, traveling from New York City to Los Angeles and back again each week.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

She tended to show off excessively during these visits, rushing to help Mother out in ways she would not have dreamed of without an audience.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver