surfeit
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But this spring holds a surfeit of Scripture-inspired scripted alternatives.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
“What happened to the peace dividend?” economist Augusto Lopez-Claros asked last year, referring to the supposed surfeit of funds that was to flow after the end of the Cold War.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Thin characterizations, bland acting and a surfeit of bubbly cuteness combine to make a throw-pillow of a movie: It’s soft and decorative without being particularly useful or interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
In fact, the reviewer found Whale "the liveliest natural new personality to turn up on TV for ages", saying he possessed "a surfeit of punch and charisma".
From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025
I fear they may have a surfeit of satisfaction.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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