for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

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Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026 After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026 The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 After his years of national wavering, Volpato’s entrance officially tied him, for the rest of his life, to Australia. — Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the rest

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