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surplus

[sur-pluhs, -pluhs] / ˈsɜr plʌs, -pləs /




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CBS recruiters obviously can produce a surplus of accomplished candidates for “60 Minutes” executive producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Last month, China kept a trade surplus of $105 billion, from $85 billion in April, a gap that is worrying for European economies and other governments.

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

Army surplus dog tag around his neck, engraved with his name, address, and telephone number.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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