surplus
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Even if a 1-million-barrel-a-day surplus were to magically appear, it would take more than a year to get global oil inventories back to prewar levels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Imports rose 1.2 percent in April from a month earlier, and the trade surplus stood at 14.5 billion euros.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
Only PE, history and psychology have seen recruitment above the target, producing a surplus in these subjects.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It eats up the surplus of consumable goods, and it helps to preserve the special mental atmosphere that a hierarchical society needs.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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