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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Before that, longtime Councilwoman Patsy Kinsey got the appointment to serve the remainder of Mayor Anthony Foxx’s term in 2013 when the Obama administration tapped him to lead the federal Transportation Department.
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Nick Sullivan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Beyond the Lakers’ evolving second-round rotations, Redick stressed that his team would need to move into its offense quicker during Game 2 and in the remainder of the series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The Galaxy announced Thursday that midfielder Tucker Lepley was loaned to Oakland Roots SC of the USL Championship through the remainder of the 2026 season.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Markets peg a roughly 70% chance of interest rates holding steady for the remainder of this year, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Nick Sullivan
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Beyond the Lakers’ evolving second-round rotations, Redick stressed that his team would need to move into its offense quicker during Game 2 and in the remainder of the series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The Galaxy announced Thursday that midfielder Tucker Lepley was loaned to Oakland Roots SC of the USL Championship through the remainder of the 2026 season.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Markets peg a roughly 70% chance of interest rates holding steady for the remainder of this year, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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