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How to pronounce surplus in British English
“surplus” pronunciation by British speakers
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on businesses’ waste surplus.
The Scottish Parliament
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surplus or deficit position.
The Scottish Parliament
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In 2019-20, we reach a surplus, a surplus of 10.1 billion pounds.
UK Parliament
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