surplus
Example Sentences
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“This sizable surplus appears poised to expand further with Gulf coast refinery activity still running full out.”
U.S. natural gas futures fell ahead of weekly inventory data that are expected to show an increase in the storage surplus over the five-year average.
China’s record-breaking annual trade surplus of more than $1 trillion has sparked renewed scrutiny of the value of the tightly managed Chinese yuan.
"People just don't have surplus money anymore," she explained.
From BBC
China’s trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion last year, despite US tariffs aimed at reducing trade imbalances.
From Barron's
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