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Example sentences for: surplus

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But the front pages contain a built-in reminder not to spend the money just yet: The surplus stories are juxtaposed with reporting about how the East Coast's blizzard was such a surprise.
The economic news in Australia highlights a surprising budget surplus.
The bill, narrowly passed by Congress, would have used the projected budget surplus to eliminate $792 billion in taxes over 10 years.
"It's dangerous to let a pre-election Congress play with tax and entitlement legislation in a surplus environment."
Other criticisms: 1) Clinton is using the surplus to avoid proposing benefit cuts, which will eventually be necessary.