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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According to the agreement, the city would pay 70% of the cost of operating the station and the county the remainder.
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Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Dangerous heat to drag on in Arizona Oppressive heat is forecast to continue through the remainder of the week in Arizona, where an excessive heat warning was extended for the Phoenix metro area.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 July 2024
The Texas Rangers purchased Marshall’s rights eight days later, but injuries limited him to 12 games over the remainder of the season.
—Scott Allen, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
However, the bullpen’s ability to hold up for the remainder of the season — and be capable of closing out games in the playoffs — remains a major unanswered question.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
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Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Dangerous heat to drag on in Arizona Oppressive heat is forecast to continue through the remainder of the week in Arizona, where an excessive heat warning was extended for the Phoenix metro area.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 July 2024
The Texas Rangers purchased Marshall’s rights eight days later, but injuries limited him to 12 games over the remainder of the season.
—Scott Allen, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
However, the bullpen’s ability to hold up for the remainder of the season — and be capable of closing out games in the playoffs — remains a major unanswered question.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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