surplus

Example Sentences

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Leng said she first started collecting surplus food from businesses following the start of the war in Ukraine in 2021, when she was concerned there could be a grain shortage.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Philip Petersen took over the Prep Shop, an army surplus store, in the area and has a second job at a café to keep the doors open on his shop.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Decoupling seller profit from buyer satisfaction impedes economic growth and slows innovation. Buyer surplus stagnates and inflation accelerates.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The country has a domestic surplus of natural gas and oil that should help offset rising energy prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“They were practically giving them away at a military surplus auction. I mean, for twenty-five bucks how could I not buy it?”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos