How to Use in excess in a Sentence

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  • Both of these nutrients can harm plant and animal life in waterways when found in excess.
    — Eric Schmid, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
  • Baking soda can also harm your washing machine if used in excess over time, according to Tide.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
  • Ten states fared even worse, with out-of-stock rates in excess of 90%.
    — Martha Gershun and Rosa Delauro, STAT, 2 May 2024
  • The bill at the end of the 15 months was reportedly in excess of $10 million.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 12 May 2023
  • Gusts in excess of 80 mph could hit places such as Joshua Tree National Park.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • LeCroy was driving in excess of 104 miles per hour shortly before the crash.
    — Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 1 Mar. 2023
  • In the San Bernardino Mountains into the high desert, there could be gusty winds in excess of 50 mph, and even up to 70 mph, Roser said.
    — Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
  • To use, just spread along the under eye to the temple using the applicator and pat in excess.
    — Jaylyn Pruitt, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Some people can live well in excess of the five-year estimates, while others may fall short of them.
    — Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Derechos can pack lethal gusts in excess of 100 mph – hurricane strength – across a front stretching for many miles, and last for hours.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
  • Derechos can pack lethal gusts in excess of 100 mph – hurricane strength – across a front stretching for many miles, and last for hours.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
  • In the past 18 years, in excess of $1.2 million has been raised by the volunteers for the snowmaking and other improvements at the Lapham Peak Unit.
    — Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
  • In fact, the chain sells in excess of 300 million hot dogs, pizza slices, and other ready-to-eat foods annually.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 June 2024
  • On the day the fire tore through Lahaina, the fight was complicated by winds in excess of 70 miles per hour, stoked by a hurricane offshore.
    — Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
  • About two months after the incident, he was fired and is seeking in excess of $5 million in damages.
    — Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The suit seeks damages in excess of $1 billion, in total, from the Binance companies and the influencers.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • All three cities could see maximum sustained winds in excess of 50 mph and up to six inches of rain,CNN estimates.
    — Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The analysis found that 76% of the samples contained lead concentrations in excess of the state health threshold.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Wednesday is forecast to be the most volatile day of the week, with strong tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds in excess of 75 mph possible.
    — Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Even if a product is pure candlenut, the experts said, consuming it in excess can upset the stomach.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Gusts in excess of 55 mph are likely for a majority of the West – including the Rockies – through Sunday.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Meanwhile, tax revenues totaled in excess of $1.4 million sourced to sales, ticket and pay-per-view taxes.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, hail bigger than quarters and a few tornadoes are possible.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The Cougars and Beavers have enough cash to navigate the next few years thanks to a settlement with the departing universities worth in excess of $200 million.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
  • Following a strong cold front that moved in Thursday night, there is a wind advisory in place for Bexar County, with winds in excess of 25 miles per hour.
    — Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Trump leads in excess of 20 points across the early primary states and nationally.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The suit asks for compensatory and other damages in excess of $16 million.
    — Steve Almasy, CNN, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The most extreme conditions will unfold at the highest elevations in the Sierra, with wind gusts in excess of 100 mph.
    — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
  • For the first time on record, temperatures have held steadily in excess of 1.5º above the preindustrial average.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
  • Zinc and magnesium can also be dangerous when consumed in excess.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024

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