the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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After committing two such giveaways in the opening four minutes, Boston had just four the rest of the way.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Generally, the name registered will be with the individual for the rest of their lives.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 May 2025
Culture Shift: When Trust Becomes Contagious Upon matriculation, every Hope Forward student signs a covenant, promising to give back to their alma mater every year for the rest of their lives, beginning the year after graduation.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Could Monterey County offer a solution for the rest of the state?
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Generally, the name registered will be with the individual for the rest of their lives.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 May 2025
Culture Shift: When Trust Becomes Contagious Upon matriculation, every Hope Forward student signs a covenant, promising to give back to their alma mater every year for the rest of their lives, beginning the year after graduation.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Could Monterey County offer a solution for the rest of the state?
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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