Excessive
adjective
More than what is normal or necessary.
They complained about the excessive noise coming from the next room.
Often appears as...
- excessive force
- excessive consumption
adjective
More than what is normal or necessary.
They complained about the excessive noise coming from the next room.
Often appears as...
- excessive force
- excessive consumption
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Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Excessive indicates a subjective limit; what's excessive in one situation may be normal in another.
Excessive decoration for a birthday may be fine but not for a business meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Excessive' often suggests negative judgment and may imply harmful or redundant.
His excessive drinking worried his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Evaluation
What is considered 'excessive' can vary between cultures or social groups.
In some cultures, excessive hospitality is a sign of respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Excessive indicates a subjective limit; what's excessive in one situation may be normal in another.
Excessive decoration for a birthday may be fine but not for a business meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Excessive' often suggests negative judgment and may imply harmful or redundant.
His excessive drinking worried his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Evaluation
What is considered 'excessive' can vary between cultures or social groups.
In some cultures, excessive hospitality is a sign of respect.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Excessive indicates a subjective limit; what's excessive in one situation may be normal in another.
Excessive decoration for a birthday may be fine but not for a business meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Excessive' often suggests negative judgment and may imply harmful or redundant.
His excessive drinking worried his family.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Evaluation
What is considered 'excessive' can vary between cultures or social groups.
In some cultures, excessive hospitality is a sign of respect.
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which have been driven by the overuse of leverage excessive leverage or the abuse of leverage the net result of this is that the cooperation becomes what we call too big to fail and by this I don't just mean the banks in too big to fail because you know caring and settlement would stop but I'm talking about
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And many of the problems faced by humans in the poems are caused by their hubris, or excessive pride in believing themselves superior to the gods. The desire to please the gods was so great that the Ancient Greeks traditionally welcomed all strangers into their homes with generosity
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Can we eat to starve...
nerve damage. And on the other end, excessive angiogenesis -- too many blood vessels -- drives disease, and we see this in cancer, blindness, arthritis, obesity, Alzheimer's disease. In total, there are more than 70 major diseases affecting more than a billion people worldwide,
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What causes bad breath?...
In some cases, these measures may not be enough due to dental problems, nasal conditions, or rarer ailments, such as liver disease and uncontrolled diabetes. Behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also have a very recognizable odor.
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How does alcohol make...
Genetic differences in the liver’s alcohol processing enzymes also influence BAC. And regular drinking can increase production of these enzymes, contributing to tolerance. On the other hand, those who drink excessively for a long time
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like excessive hand washing, or checking things repeatedly, may be examples of obsessive or compulsive tendencies that many of us exhibit from time to time. But the actual disorder is far more rare and can be quite debilitating.
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excessive freezing and thawing, and heavy loads can trigger cracking. And it’s not just big breaks that tiny cracks can be just as dangerous. Concrete is often used as a secondary support around steel reinforcements.
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Nearly 100 Captive Orcas...
breathe at the surface and will eventually drown according to foster some of the orcas appear to have developed a skin condition often associated with exposure to excessive cold
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Other scientists are investigating alternate solutions, such as phage therapy or using vaccines to prevent infections. Most importantly, curbing the excessive and unnecessary use of antibiotics, such as for minor infections that can resolve on their own, as well as changing medical practice to prevent hospital infections,
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which have been driven by the overuse of leverage excessive leverage or the abuse of leverage the net result of this is that the cooperation becomes what we call too big to fail and by this I don't just mean the banks in too big to fail because you know caring and settlement would stop but I'm talking about
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Everything you need to...
And many of the problems faced by humans in the poems are caused by their hubris, or excessive pride in believing themselves superior to the gods. The desire to please the gods was so great that the Ancient Greeks traditionally welcomed all strangers into their homes with generosity
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Can we eat to starve...
nerve damage. And on the other end, excessive angiogenesis -- too many blood vessels -- drives disease, and we see this in cancer, blindness, arthritis, obesity, Alzheimer's disease. In total, there are more than 70 major diseases affecting more than a billion people worldwide,
Video examples
What is bipolar...
a low mood, dwindling interest in hobbies, changes in appetite, feeling worthless or excessively guilty, sleeping either too much or too little, restlessness or slowness, or persistent thoughts of suicide. Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults
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What causes bad breath?...
In some cases, these measures may not be enough due to dental problems, nasal conditions, or rarer ailments, such as liver disease and uncontrolled diabetes. Behaviors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also have a very recognizable odor.
Video examples
How does alcohol make...
Genetic differences in the liver’s alcohol processing enzymes also influence BAC. And regular drinking can increase production of these enzymes, contributing to tolerance. On the other hand, those who drink excessively for a long time
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Debunking the myths of...
like excessive hand washing, or checking things repeatedly, may be examples of obsessive or compulsive tendencies that many of us exhibit from time to time. But the actual disorder is far more rare and can be quite debilitating.
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What if cracks in...
excessive freezing and thawing, and heavy loads can trigger cracking. And it’s not just big breaks that tiny cracks can be just as dangerous. Concrete is often used as a secondary support around steel reinforcements.
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Nearly 100 Captive Orcas...
breathe at the surface and will eventually drown according to foster some of the orcas appear to have developed a skin condition often associated with exposure to excessive cold
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I was just kind of sour with the sport. I didn't want anything to do with it. I went into a period of excessive partying and doing anything that wasn't figure skating, really. I went and built a house with my brother. I shut the whole world out and shut everything down.
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Once you avoid the things that accelerate aging like smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive sun exposure, you've done about as much as you can to influence your aging process.
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Sean Hannity
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One of the best lessons I learned early is that not everything in life is about you. It is about service. If you want trips and excessive gifts, then don't get into public service.
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Peace congresses often start by dealing with some of the less important questions in excessive detail, so at the end there is no time to discuss the most important problems.
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Every child thrives on encouragement, but beware of forcing it. I've seen too many family relationships crumble because of excessive ambition on the course or the range.
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Joseph Stiglitz
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Having excessive power in the hands of one country meant the fate of the world was too dependent on what happened in that one country.
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For one thing, I don't pun excessively in real life.
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John Paulson
American Businessman
The financial crisis was linked to the fact that banks had excessive leverage and too many risky assets. The solution is not to try to dictate to banks what they can do or not do, but to require them to strengthen their capital to absorb potential losses and hold less risky assets.
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Scott Moir
I was just kind of sour with the sport. I didn't want anything to do with it. I went into a period of excessive partying and doing anything that wasn't figure skating, really. I went and built a house with my brother. I shut the whole world out and shut everything down.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
Many of us enjoy going to ball games and watching them on television. I am no exception. I love to watch a good athletic contest. If we spend excessive time with sporting events, however, we may neglect things that are much more important.
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S. Jay Olshansky
American Scientist
Once you avoid the things that accelerate aging like smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and excessive sun exposure, you've done about as much as you can to influence your aging process.
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Sean Hannity
American Writer
One of the best lessons I learned early is that not everything in life is about you. It is about service. If you want trips and excessive gifts, then don't get into public service.
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Fredrik Bajer
Danish Writer
Peace congresses often start by dealing with some of the less important questions in excessive detail, so at the end there is no time to discuss the most important problems.
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Paige Spiranac
American Athlete
Every child thrives on encouragement, but beware of forcing it. I've seen too many family relationships crumble because of excessive ambition on the course or the range.
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Kim Brooks
American Writer
It shouldn't be normal to be anxious all the time about your children, so women should seek mental health help if they're having excessive levels of anxiety.
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Joseph Stiglitz
American Economist
Having excessive power in the hands of one country meant the fate of the world was too dependent on what happened in that one country.
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Tim Vine
British Comedian
For one thing, I don't pun excessively in real life.
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