surplus
Example Sentences
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Canetti said he is confident Houston’s committee will have more money than it needs for the expenses, and any surplus funds would be donated to charitable efforts.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Among them is Norway, which launched a fund in 1990 that invests the surplus revenues of its oil and gas sector exclusively outside the country.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
In Norway, oil and gas revenues lifted the trade surplus to its highest since January 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Cost-conscious consumers, weaker sportswear trends, difficulties in China and a surplus of unwanted casual sneakers have all remained issues for Nike, as investors continue to question its turnaround.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
It was similar to the trucks that he had seen at the SAS camp—it could have been army surplus.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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