excessive
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Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
By reducing the need for excessive household saving, hukou reform would increase consumption as a percentage of gross domestic product by 0.6 percentage point over five years, recent research from the International Monetary Fund argued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Understanding the reason for these excessive claims can help policymakers evaluate the law’s impact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"It also feels like some food and water suppliers are trying to take advantage of the situation and make excessive profits," says a Korean sailor who doesn't want to be named.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I return to Rue's signal fire and start it up, not caring about the excessive smoke.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing excessive
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