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not excessive
adjective as in middle-of-the-road
adjective as in moderate
Strongest matches
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Example Sentences
In response to our investigation, the IDF stated: "The IDF's strikes on military targets are subject to relevant provisions of international law, including taking feasible precautions, and are carried out after an assessment that the expected collateral damage and civilian casualties are not excessive in relation to the military advantage expected from the strike."
It’s not excessive — it’s not like 80 and 90 — but some people still want to know what they’re going to get.
It said: "The IDF's strikes on military targets are subject to relevant provisions of international law, including the taking of feasible precautions and after an assessment that the expected incidental damage to civilians and civilian property is not excessive in relation to the expected military advantage from the attack."
"Try and carpool so there is not excessive traffic," he advised.
It was the perfect brunch dish for me; filling but not excessive, and bursting with garlic and herbs, with richness coming from bacon and the poached egg.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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