in excess
phrase
: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.
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On the eve of July 4th, organizers canceled Philadelphia’s Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade because of temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Bowlds is suing Waffle House for damages in excess of $50,000, along with interest, costs and attorneys' fees.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The temperatures will reach the mid-90s to 100 degrees, with heat indices in excess of 105 degrees each day.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Bowlds is suing Waffle House for damages in excess of $50,000, along with interest, costs and attorneys' fees.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The temperatures will reach the mid-90s to 100 degrees, with heat indices in excess of 105 degrees each day.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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