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surplus

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




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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

China’s trade surplus reached $105.4 billion in May, surpassing April’s $84.82 billion and economists’ $86.8 billion projection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Only PE, history and psychology have seen recruitment above the target, producing a surplus in these subjects.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fewer shoppers means the Galvezes now have a surplus of quinceañera ball gowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

His wife asked me, “Why are people in the world starving when America has so much surplus food? What do they do, dump it in the ocean?”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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