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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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Newsom said “too many fire survivors are reporting that lenders and servicers are adding unnecessary red tape and excessively withholding funds.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

But these interactive tools must not "excessively cater to users, induce emotional dependence or addiction, and damage users' real interpersonal relationships", China's new rulebook says.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The Midwest and Eastern U.S. are expecting an excessively humid week, with daytime temperatures soaring to the 90s and 100s and nighttime temperatures that only drop into the 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Researchers engineered the compound to activate important signaling pathways in a new way that benefits muscle tissue without excessively stimulating the heart, a challenge that has historically limited the use of β2 agonists.

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2026

This was his plan of amends—of atonement—for inheriting their father’s estate; and he thought it an excellent one, full of eligibility and suitableness, and excessively generous and disinterested on his own part.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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