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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Of the remainder, 28 states and territories (including the District of Columbia and Guam) have their own organic Anti-SLAPP laws, and 15 states and territories have no Anti-SLAPP laws at all.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
His play could be part of what separates the Leafs and the Panthers through the remainder of the series.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Reservations for the remainder of the restaurant’s run are nearly entirely booked, though Ta plans to reserve space for walk-ins beyond the seats at the bar.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Jim: As long as the Celtics are in the mix, Laker fans at least should always have a rooting interest in the remainder of the playoffs.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
His play could be part of what separates the Leafs and the Panthers through the remainder of the series.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Reservations for the remainder of the restaurant’s run are nearly entirely booked, though Ta plans to reserve space for walk-ins beyond the seats at the bar.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Jim: As long as the Celtics are in the mix, Laker fans at least should always have a rooting interest in the remainder of the playoffs.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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