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excessive

[ik-ses-iv] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /


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Determining how much didactic information is insightful and sufficient, and how much constitutes excessive artsplaining, is a delicate, ongoing challenge for museums.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The idea that a warning should change the legal calculus of excessive force, now at the center of both of these cases, is callous and illogical.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Germany’s government proposed nearly $2 billion in fuel-price relief, but ECB President Christine Lagarde warned against excessive government support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He also called for "much tougher regulatory action taken to tackle the harm caused by social media and the excessive use of smartphones," which generally happens outside of school time.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It seemed excessive for them to have both looks and money.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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