in excess

idiom

: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

Examples of in excess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zinc and magnesium can also be dangerous when consumed in excess. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024 Enemy routinely sells out and posts weekly grosses in excess of $1 million. Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2024 According to the lawsuit, Morris is seeking compensation for damages from the defendants to be determined by a jury in excess of $75,000. Justin Gamble, CNN, 13 June 2024 The result of capacity in excess of demand is a virtuous cycle of falling prices, innovation and industry consolidation. David Fickling, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in excess 

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“In excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20excess. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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