surplus

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This has allowed the government to run a budget surplus which gives it more capacity to support households and businesses.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Imports are seen up 19.6%, resulting in a $19.4 billion trade surplus, wider than February’s revised $15.38 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

When oil markets return, countries will be buying crude in surplus.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The survey found that 62.5% of retail investors plan to invest surplus cash into ETFs, which is up from 58.9% last quarter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Army surplus dog tag around his neck, engraved with his name, address, and telephone number.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady