21.   Economists considered that progress, given that excess stocks have piled up as the economy slowed sharply starting in the second half of the last year.

22.   Economists say companies must pare excess stocks in order to lay the foundation for increased production in the future, something that could help economic growth down the road.

23.   Exporters will not hold excess stock but buy only the exact amount ordered.

24.   In the meantime, their capital need not be tied up in excess stocks.

25.   It blamed big losses in the United States, unsold excess stock, a second quarter slowdown in home furnishing sales, and distribution problems.

26.   Manufacturing activity continued to decline as companies worked off excess stocks of unsold goods.

27.   Since the disease surfaced last year, the EU has spent millions of dollars propping up beef prices and buying up excess stocks.

28.   Since the disease surfaced last year the EU has spent millions of dollars propping up beef prices and buying up excess stocks.

29.   The investment amount makes up for insufficient funding in years past, when excess stocks often rotted or were otherwise wasted due to inadequate storage.

30.   The report said the furlough strategy is intended to prevent buildup of excess stock because of slack demand.