surplus
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There’s a cadence to sales, a pattern to coupons, a small ecosystem of rewards programs and “oops” bins where imperfect or surplus food waits quietly for someone to notice.
From Salon
As China’s annual trade surplus rises above $1 trillion, the yuan stands at just above seven to the dollar.
The shop at North Bransholme Community Centre sells surplus food, with packs of fruit, vegetables and bread costing as little as 20p a time.
From BBC
Despite the U.S. tariffs, China’s trade surplus hit a record $1 trillion in the first 11 months of the year as it increased sales to the rest of the world.
From Barron's
Despite the U.S. tariffs, China’s trade surplus hit a record $1 trillion in the first 11 months of the year as it increased sales to the rest of the world.
From Barron's
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