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To an extreme degree; exceedingly. For example, Her attitude annoys me beyond measure . This term was first recorded in 1526.

“I knew that he respected my ideas beyond measure, but I definitely was behind the scenes more,” Kalman writes in a later email.

And he had a twin brother who was sure to be devastated beyond measure by his death.

The other families surely felt guilty to be lucky beyond measure and near Christmas without loss.

I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure.

In the first place, it would be laborious beyond measure for me, and dreary beyond measure for you.

It was a very little matter, but men being weak in certain directions, it delighted Edgar and annoyed Sebastian beyond measure.

This delighted them beyond measure, and to help the impression they wished to be dressed alike, down to the smallest detail.

I was troubled beyond measure, but Handitch and its intimations were clear and strong.

This story of the war is such a book, brilliant and effective beyond measure.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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