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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The Giardini and the Arsenale contain more work than several respectable museums put together—and that’s not even counting various collateral exhibitions, plus the handful of national pavilions scattered across the rest of the city.
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Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Disney+ has not confirmed why the episode wasn’t included with the rest of the season 2 episodes on the streaming service, but fans have speculated that this is due to its plotline.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
High hedging hides the tennis court from the rest of the yard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
In reality, the red light therapy is the star of the show, and the rest of the features feel like a warm, vibrating side effect.
—Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The latter argue Tesla can afford to take its foot off the accelerator now that the rest of the U.S. industry adopted his plug and charging standard to grant their customers access to his network.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 May 2024
With the agreement now in place, the rest of UMG’s roster and will most likely be pursuing TikTok campaigns to promote their music once again.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The cubs are cared for in natural habitats that are isolated from the rest of the busy facility.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 May 2024
What makes the Valve Index stand above the rest is its individual finger tracking.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Disney+ has not confirmed why the episode wasn’t included with the rest of the season 2 episodes on the streaming service, but fans have speculated that this is due to its plotline.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
High hedging hides the tennis court from the rest of the yard.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
In reality, the red light therapy is the star of the show, and the rest of the features feel like a warm, vibrating side effect.
—Erin Johnson, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The latter argue Tesla can afford to take its foot off the accelerator now that the rest of the U.S. industry adopted his plug and charging standard to grant their customers access to his network.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 May 2024
With the agreement now in place, the rest of UMG’s roster and will most likely be pursuing TikTok campaigns to promote their music once again.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
The cubs are cared for in natural habitats that are isolated from the rest of the busy facility.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 May 2024
What makes the Valve Index stand above the rest is its individual finger tracking.
—Kegan Mooney, PCMAG, 1 May 2024
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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