the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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Though European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde hold steady at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, the changing political winds have reshaped much of the rest of the list’s politics and policy category.
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Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this example, the single life option would provide only you with $1,500 a month for the rest of your life.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Maybe a little but the skeptic in me says we would have just been carelessly tarred by the same brush as the rest of the media, which would have made the move futile.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Withers appeared in each of Kaz's 22 episodes and rebounded shortly after its cancellation in 1979 with one of the roles he'd be remembered for throughout the rest of his career.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this example, the single life option would provide only you with $1,500 a month for the rest of your life.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Maybe a little but the skeptic in me says we would have just been carelessly tarred by the same brush as the rest of the media, which would have made the move futile.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Withers appeared in each of Kaz's 22 episodes and rebounded shortly after its cancellation in 1979 with one of the roles he'd be remembered for throughout the rest of his career.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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