contain excess

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

To control or keep a negative tendency, like excess, within limits.

excessVERB + NOUN

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contain

Examples (10)

  • Government policies must contain excess in public spending.
  • The new regulations are designed to contain excess in corporate bonuses.
  • We need effective measures to contain excess consumption of natural resources.
  • The central bank's role is to contain excess inflation in the economy.
  • Schools should teach students how to contain excess in their daily habits.
  • Environmental laws help contain excess pollution from factories.
  • Personal discipline is key to contain excess in lifestyle choices.
  • The committee voted to contain excess bureaucracy in the organization.
  • Medical guidelines recommend ways to contain excess sugar intake.
  • Strategic planning can help companies contain excess operational costs.