surplus
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Only PE, history and psychology have seen recruitment above the target, producing a surplus in these subjects.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures settled higher ahead of weekly storage data that are expected to show a modest increase in the supply surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The weakening, he told AFP, was fuelled by high dollar demand caused by the surge in oil prices and a narrowing trade surplus.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The mix of your current holdings is crucial for answering your question about how to generate a surplus above what you’re making now, which covers your current expenses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Mom ran out of the room and came back with one of the army- surplus blankets I hated because the wool was so scratchy.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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