surplus

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The trade surplus reached a monthly record on strong demand for semiconductor shipments, a key growth engine through last year’s tariff-related trade turbulence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

When oil markets return, countries will be buying crude in surplus.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But the river of surplus corn is waiting and so the cows must be forced to consume it and turn it into beef you and I can buy.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan