surplus
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Only PE, history and psychology have seen recruitment above the target, producing a surplus in these subjects.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Fewer shoppers means the Galvezes now have a surplus of quinceañera ball gowns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures settled higher ahead of weekly storage data that are expected to show a modest increase in the supply surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The mix of your current holdings is crucial for answering your question about how to generate a surplus above what you’re making now, which covers your current expenses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The light entering the room was preternaturally intense, carrying with it the surplus radiance of the lake and its frozen shore.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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