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surplus

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




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So nicely that the 1994 World Cup remains the most successful in history, averaging crowds of 68,991 a match and earning a $50-million surplus for the host committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He also said he was not overly concerned about Indonesia's narrowing trade surplus, which tanked to $89 million in April from $3.3 billion the month before.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

CBS recruiters obviously can produce a surplus of accomplished candidates for “60 Minutes” executive producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“They were practically giving them away at a military surplus auction. I mean, for twenty-five bucks how could I not buy it?”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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