abundance

Definition

An overflowing supply of something (capital, resources, talent) that theoretically makes life easier but usually just creates new problems and decision paralysis.

Example Usage

The tech industry is experiencing an abundance of venture capital chasing too few good investment opportunities.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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