surplus
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and the legislature, with a significant budget surplus, began earmarking even more funds, leading to a peak of $1.1 billion in wildfire mitigation investments during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
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
Australia recorded a goods trade deficit in March, defying expectations for a surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
The farmer can take any surplus to market and sell or trade it.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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