spare
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It reflects the desire of the UAE to monetize that investment in spare capacity.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
According to the minutes, central bank officials agreed that businesses would initially have difficulty passing along higher costs to customers due to the weakness in the labor market and excess spare capacity in the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
For Black families on Route 66, the Green Book was as essential as a spare tire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
He often moves his body in a way that looks like he is going to pass to one team-mate, before passing it to the spare man after fooling the defenders.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
So I made a dash for the straight-backed chair beside the small table, but I caught my toe on the spare logs at the fireplace and sent them tumbling.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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