the remainder
noun
: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.
—often + ofThe players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
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The first $72 million from this refund is being distributed now, with the remainder to follow in the future, giving people more time to sign up for compensation.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Carolina Panthers will be without rookie running back Jonathon Brooks for the remainder of the season.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
If Rubio is confirmed, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose who takes the seat through the remainder of Rubio’s term, which expires in 2026.
—Martha Mendoza, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Context: Núñez would serve for the remainder of DeSantis' term, which expires in 2026.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Carolina Panthers will be without rookie running back Jonathon Brooks for the remainder of the season.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
If Rubio is confirmed, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose who takes the seat through the remainder of Rubio’s term, which expires in 2026.
—Martha Mendoza, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
Context: Núñez would serve for the remainder of DeSantis' term, which expires in 2026.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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