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n. - The quality of being so excessively abundant that prices fall

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  • That was a short-term oversupply in the market issue.
  • Near-term oversupply worries in crude had traders selling the July contract and moving into forward contracts.
  • A sustained global deflationary period would also provide a short-term oversupply of agricultural commodities.
  • Visitors entering the town are greeted by a sign proclaiming that "Aquí no sobran niños" (Here children are not in oversupply).
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