How to Use overabundance in a Sentence

overabundance

noun
  • May the rest of your week be filled with an overabundance of mashed potatoes.
    Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2022
  • An odd overabundance of Ugg comforters filled some parts of the store.
    Lauren Debter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The overabundance of the sequence, which codes for the protein glutamine down the line, results in a toxic buildup in the cell.
    Charlotte Hu, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2018
  • The Magic do not have an overabundance of forwards on the roster.
    Chris Hays, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2021
  • That overabundance of oil in all the wrong places is created by the sebaceous glands in your skin.
    Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Dec. 2020
  • However, even once the red tape has been cut, the fatigue and burnout caused by an overabundance of tools and alerts remain.
    Yoran Sirkis, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • As the mice aged, those same genes continued to be expressed in overabundance.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • There was an overabundance and then a complete 180 has now happened.
    Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Scores of parents bring their children to this one-of-a-kind center on the west side that has an overabundance of programs and real wildlife for kids to see.
    Linda Gandee, cleveland, 20 Sep. 2021
  • That overabundance of bacteria wreaks havoc on the host deer’s hide.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 29 Feb. 2024
  • With dry scalp, the flakes are likely to be whiter and smaller, and, says Dr. Gohara, since it’s not caused by an overabundance of oil, the flakes are not adherent.
    Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Farm income has trended lower for half a decade, as crop prices were squeezed by an overabundance of corn and soybeans.
    Adam Belz, Star Tribune, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Timberman and Brodesser-Akner can laugh about it now, but early drafts of the scripts had an overabundance of voiceover.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Amid widespread shortages, one thing in overabundance may be planes.
    Jon Sindreu, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2021
  • No Super Bowl is complete without an overabundance of food and drink.
    Staff Report, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
  • An overabundance can be quite a horticultural cross to bear this time of year.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The Humane Society says an overabundance of dogs isn't the only problem for some shelters — staffing is too.
    Austin Westfall, Fox News, 31 May 2022
  • From food trucks to tasting menus, our region is blessed with an overabundance of restaurants, with more popping up every day.
    Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • In a world of overabundance, where obesity is a pressing public health problem, foods with few calories are a good thing.
    Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Wyoming’s overabundance of elk on private land has long been a topic of discussion among wildlife managers.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Jazz appeared to suffer from an overabundance of anxiety.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2020
  • An overabundance of sargassum was blamed for the recent deaths of thousands of fish in the French Caribbean island of Martinique.
    Fox News, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Hollywood has been in the midst of a yearslong reckoning with its overabundance of white male directors and stars.
    Angela Watercutter, Wired, 20 May 2021
  • An overabundance of sargassum was blamed for the recent deaths of thousands of fish at the French Caribbean island of Martinique.
    DÁnica Coto, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Though today, salt is much maligned due to its presence, and overabundance, in many foods, human beings do need a certain amount of it for a healthy lifestyle.
    Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 May 2024
  • Even those who are open to feedback get worn down from an overabundance of constructive criticism.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 19 July 2022
  • An overabundance of breast milk can also create a situation where the baby fills up on foremilk.
    Anita K. Henry, Parents, 29 June 2023
  • Chuck had decided to make use of an overabundance of apples on the family farm by making apple wine.
    oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Bombarded with inputs from the crib on out, Gen Z has only known an overabundance of information.
    Mitch Duckler, Fortune, 23 May 2024
  • An overabundance of the sleep hormone melatonin and insufficient levels of vitamin D may also play a role.
    Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024

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