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inordinate

[in-awr-dn-it] / ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt /


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That’s an inordinate amount of psychological power to bestow upon a once-a-decade government form, but set that aside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Whether he’s pressing interviewers about their glibness or just holding eye contact for an inordinate amount of time, Cruise — the last movie star, as he’s been coined — is the definition of passion.

From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026

Investors can also take comfort from the fact that the fund’s managers do not assume an inordinate amount of risk.

From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026

Still, that seems like an inordinate number of launches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

So I spent an inordinate amount of time studying for finals, which helped my GPA considerably.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green


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