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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Noun
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025 -
These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Start by thoroughly clearing leftover debris, including wood chips and stump remnants, to prevent pest problems and prep for landscaping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Leftovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftovers. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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