as in rest
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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Not only do hamstring setbacks tend to linger over time without proper extended rest, but the Giants won't get a chance to see Skattebo in action until the games count for something.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025 -
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, while rest naturally clears adenosine from your system.—
Allison Palmer
August 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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With Gordon out of the game, the Boston bats went quickly and quietly for nearly the entire remainder of the game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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For those who are charitably inclined, the after-tax amount of a traditional IRA distribution can generate lifetime income when it is used to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The first type are white dwarfs, which are the remnants of sun-like stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The brick building, built in 1882, once served as a bank, hotel, and hospital, providing plenty of remnants of historic charm.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Leftovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftovers. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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