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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Initially, the visiting players did not want to resume the game, but returned to the pitch under protest, with both teams agreeing to play out the remainder of the match by passing the ball about without attempting to score.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
To make the marinade, combine the remainder of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
As of now, the Heat is not interested in having Butler remain away from the team while paying him the remainder of his $48.8 million salary for this season after his suspension is over.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Pasadena Unified School District canceled classes for the remainder of the week.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
To make the marinade, combine the remainder of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
As of now, the Heat is not interested in having Butler remain away from the team while paying him the remainder of his $48.8 million salary for this season after his suspension is over.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Pasadena Unified School District canceled classes for the remainder of the week.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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