the remainder
noun
: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.
—often + ofThe players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
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The 36-year-old Mexican American keeper, who has played in Liga MX and MLS, signed for the remainder of this season and has a fascinating backstory.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Texas health department said 34 of the cases were in vaccinated people, with the remainder of the 688 sick patients being unvaccinated or having an unknown vaccination status.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Sands joined the German club in January on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign from New York City FC, with that agreement now being extended by a further season.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
If confirmed, Long would serve as IRS Commissioner for the remainder of the term through Nov. 12, 2027.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The Texas health department said 34 of the cases were in vaccinated people, with the remainder of the 688 sick patients being unvaccinated or having an unknown vaccination status.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Sands joined the German club in January on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign from New York City FC, with that agreement now being extended by a further season.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
If confirmed, Long would serve as IRS Commissioner for the remainder of the term through Nov. 12, 2027.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 20 May 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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