as in remainders
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth
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The Vivosun 43-gallon compost bin is an easy way to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into rich soil, without the mess.—
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The process begins with the selection and collection of production scraps of noble fibers, such as merino wool and cashmere, sourced from Gruppo Florence’s supply chain.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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That means most likely the charter will happen in April but the pressure will be on, since some remnants of the French frigate have been recently uncovered, meaning the legend is real.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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As early as the 1620s, the Dutch and English settlers who established farming and fishing communities came into conflict with the remnants of Algonquian-speaking peoples.—
JSTOR Daily,
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18 Oct. 2025
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