However, some critics felt that the band was excessive in its attempts to create a diverse work.

But you weren't excessive enough in your bad habits, my friend.

But that meaning raises the question: "excessive" in relation to what?

But it does not appear to have been very excessive here in Berlin.

Non-tournament expenditure is also felt to be excessive in some areas.

"No doubt she is a little excessive in her views."

The evaluation of whether use of force was excessive in a given case can be a difficult task.

Critics called it excessive in view of sharply falling revenues.

I cannot accept the argument that compensation has been excessive in this area.

Violence used by police can be excessive despite being lawful, especially in the context of political repression.