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as in rests
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in remnants
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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That said, the Google Maps image clearly shows remnants of the former entrance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a 100% leakproof design, these plastic storage containers are excellent for keeping leftovers or taking your lunch on the go.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Upmade goes beyond simply transforming leftovers into new t-shirts and other clothing by working with manufacturers to integrate circular principles into their production process to reduce waste.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers believe the feline had spent over a decade outdoors, surviving harsh winters sustained on scraps from nearby residents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is the first time the city’s office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has offered assistance for organics recycling, which separates food scraps from other waste for processing into compost, a soil fertilizer.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Indigenous peoples such as the Chumash and the Yokuts used asphalt to make face paint, game pieces, glue, and waterproofing caulk for boats and baskets.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wear your bulkiest pieces on the plane A puffy parka or clunky pair of boots can take up a solid chunk of suitcase space.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yet the homage to Badinter proved strikingly uncontroversial, with politicians from opposite ends of the political spectrum striving to claim him as one of their own.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt’s record-setting season ends at 17-8-1.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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