excessive
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The European Commission is allowing the system to be suspended in "exceptional circumstances that lead to excessive waiting times", until September.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
His "excessive reliance on the self-regulating aspects of markets seemed dangerously naive, and eventually blew up in his face and everybody's face," Blinder told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The combination probably explains the excessive growth, turning the water surface an opaque green and preventing onlookers from seeing the new blue hue of the concrete basin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
Purged officials have been blamed for everything from raising excessive debt to failing to implement carbon-reduction directives to engaging in “superstitious” activities, such as consulting fortunetellers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
“Cats naturally sleep a lot, but excessive rest can be a sign of illness....Other symptoms associated with causes of lethargy include: diarrhea, jaundice, difficulty breathing, hair loss...”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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