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
And, given the potential financial issues at stake, there must be legal checks that the patient hasn't come under undue pressure from family members.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 12 Oct. 2024
Whereas, Moreover, California’s cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other quasi-governmental entities exerted demonstrable undue pressure upon African slaves and Black Californians throughout the territory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Blocking its use dismantles one of the few mechanisms that protect these communities from undue pollution and environmental hazards.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
McCasland’s filing accused Maw of exerting undue influence over LaDonna and also of selling off the couple’s valuables.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 12 Oct. 2024
Whereas, Moreover, California’s cities, counties, special districts, joint powers authorities, and other quasi-governmental entities exerted demonstrable undue pressure upon African slaves and Black Californians throughout the territory.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024
Blocking its use dismantles one of the few mechanisms that protect these communities from undue pollution and environmental hazards.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
McCasland’s filing accused Maw of exerting undue influence over LaDonna and also of selling off the couple’s valuables.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undue
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For many years, it was renowned for being a major party destination, known for excessive drinking, the easy availability of drugs and river tubing linked to a string of fatalities.Isaac Yee, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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While never approaching the emotional impact of the Russell Crowe-led original epic, Scott brings the busy sequel (sharks and even an irritable rhino gets thrown in the mix) to gory, excessive CGI heights.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildfires are becoming more extreme, and fire officials must seek new and better ways to prevent and fight them.The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s vituperative persona, his enmity toward multilateralism, and his extreme policy agenda could easily sink the United States’ prospects for meaningful leadership of the G-20.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Super Micro’s stock is currently trading at $27, representing a steep decline of 78% from its March peak of $123.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, the locations where the TV action was filmed have already seen a steep uptick in website traffic.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undue. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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