How to pronounce surplus

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“surplus” in real sentences

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  1. the word surplus itself is a bit of a paradox because the surplus is never surplus

    How To Academy · hear it here

  2. What is the best path to reducing that surplus surplus?

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

  3. on businesses’ waste surplus.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. surplus or deficit position.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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