surplus

Example Sentences

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The pair have partnered with several schools, including those with higher numbers of pupils eligible for free midday meals, to deliver surplus items.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The country has a domestic surplus of natural gas and oil that should help offset rising energy prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But world supply of cocoa has returned to being in surplus, according to data from the International Cocoa Organization published in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The oil market was well-supplied before the Iran conflict, with the International Energy Agency estimating that global supply could exceed demand by nearly 4 million barrels per day in 2026, a record annual surplus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I have a surplus of space suits, after all.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir