surplus

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The surplus boxes, which arrived at the weekend, would normally have been returned to the mainland but high winds and subsequent ferry disruption meant this was not possible.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Nike has tried to sell off a surplus of unwanted casual sneakers and make its e-commerce site a destination for more premium fare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 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

Our water is the Appalachian wilderness, our boats, the army surplus jeeps we count on to navigate our washboard roads and the hairpin curves across the mountains.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson