surplus
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That resulted in a trade surplus of $26.95 billion, following the previous month’s revised surplus of $23.76 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
After the surplus dwindled, the legislature opted in 2024 to put a $10-billion climate bond in front of voters — $1.5 billion of which was dedicated specifically for wildfire mitigation work.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“A tighter market means that prices are likely to remain volatile. A slow recovery in supply means that the oil market is unlikely to return to surplus anytime soon.”
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The companies were selected on Tuesday for what the Department of Energy called “advanced negotiations” to receive surplus plutonium from weapons programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
These surely occurred, but the errors were of surplus, not want.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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