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surplus

[sur-pluhs, -pluhs] / ˈsɜr plʌs, -pləs /




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Imports rose 1.2 percent in April from a month earlier, and the trade surplus stood at 14.5 billion euros.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The won has depreciated almost 6% against the dollar this year, despite similar yields BX:AMBMKKR-10Y, lower inflation, a huge current account surplus and record exports.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Only PE, history and psychology have seen recruitment above the target, producing a surplus in these subjects.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fewer shoppers means the Galvezes now have a surplus of quinceañera ball gowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Now they are gathered together in great eating camps, where they consume the mounting pile of surplus corn.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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