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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Rice will serve the remainder of Knight’s two-year term.
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Stacy Parker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of government holidays, religious holidays, seasonal events and historic dates to track through the remainder of 2026.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In Israel’s win over Nicaragua — its first shutout win in WBC history — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer threw 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts, and was followed by a string of four relievers who did not allow a hit for the remainder of the game.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Egor Dëmin and Day’Ron Sharpe, both out for the remainder of the season, also remained sidelined.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Stacy Parker, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Here’s a rundown of government holidays, religious holidays, seasonal events and historic dates to track through the remainder of 2026.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
In Israel’s win over Nicaragua — its first shutout win in WBC history — Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer threw 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts, and was followed by a string of four relievers who did not allow a hit for the remainder of the game.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Egor Dëmin and Day’Ron Sharpe, both out for the remainder of the season, also remained sidelined.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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