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 funding patch could include some add-ons, including wildfire aid for California, but would otherwise keep spending flat for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Asensio’s understanding of his role and how Villa operate in possession of the ball should provide some optimism for the remainder of the season, especially with Emery’s side still competing in the FA Cup and the Champions League.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
While the Red Sox pitching staff held the Huskies down for the remainder of the game, Nathan Hickey, who replaced Kolzsvary behind the dish, hit a two-out RBI single to plate one final run in the bottom of the sixth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Some 75% of these are aimed at those within the U.S., with the remainder hitting EMEA and Canadian users.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Asensio’s understanding of his role and how Villa operate in possession of the ball should provide some optimism for the remainder of the season, especially with Emery’s side still competing in the FA Cup and the Champions League.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
While the Red Sox pitching staff held the Huskies down for the remainder of the game, Nathan Hickey, who replaced Kolzsvary behind the dish, hit a two-out RBI single to plate one final run in the bottom of the sixth.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
Some 75% of these are aimed at those within the U.S., with the remainder hitting EMEA and Canadian users.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the remainder
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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