as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
try to avoid undue delay responding to e-mails
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Recent Examples of undue
Providing topics in advance and creating a distraction-free interview environment can help candidates showcase their abilities without undue stress.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The winter wind was cold but my wife and I had worked out a system that permitted us to do our ice fishing without undue discomfort.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The accusations of corruption and undue influence, if not worse, would be deafening.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Union leadership has always denied any undue influence from Boras.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The winter wind was cold but my wife and I had worked out a system that permitted us to do our ice fishing without undue discomfort.
—Wilson H. Stover, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The accusations of corruption and undue influence, if not worse, would be deafening.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Union leadership has always denied any undue influence from Boras.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even excessive salt consumption on a single occasion can cause fragmented sleep patterns in some people.25 Long-Term Complications The main concern about eating too much salt is its impact on your blood pressure and heart.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Baseball is an extreme example, where it is accepted and understood that starting pitchers must rest for a week after starting to protect their arm.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Jim Clash covers extreme adventure and classic rock.Jim Clash, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rugged terrain continues to pose a challenge for fire crews trying to access steep mountainous areas.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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