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 + of
The players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

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The team is looking for co-producers to finance the remainder, with the aim of shooting in the second half of 2027. Ed Meza, Variety, 14 July 2026 Temperatures will remain quite hot for the remainder of the weekend and the start of next week, around 96 degrees on Sunday and 95 degrees on Monday, with the heat index in the mid-90s to 100 degrees. Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, was officially sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday afternoon to finish the remainder of her late brother's term. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026 Emerson will be replaced by bullpen coach Dan Hubbs for the remainder of the season. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the remainder

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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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