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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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Researchers identified evidence that a protein and sugar-tagging pathway is excessively active in Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Roberge argues that the trade centered on “momentum” stocks—shares that have risen sharply and attracted increasing investor attention—had become excessively crowded.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It must become a philosophy that corrodes collective faith, collective beliefs, and becomes excessively individualistic.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Could Brooks really say Gabriel's actions definitely were excessively aggressive or violent?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Abby first contacted the mayor, Sammy Cantu, who was excessively polite to her.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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