as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth
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Noun
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Any remainder can be carried forward to future years.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025 -
My generation's ability to remember phone numbers is a bit of a coccyx – the vestigial remainder of a structure no longer required.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Alter Ego shoulder bags are made from the leftover napa leather that comes from the leftover quilted Tabby bag, and Alter Ego satchel is made from the leftover scraps of natural leather leftover from the Coach Brooklyn.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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In a note published Monday, Citi analysts forecast strength in copper prices this month amid temporarily stronger U.S. copper import demand, as well as broader concentrate and scrap supply constraints.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Syria violence Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to eyewitnesses and video, providing a gruesome picture of a crackdown against remnants of the former Assad regime that spiraled into communal killings.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Toss outdoor pillows made with colorful fabric remnants on top to make a cozy seating area.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Fag end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fag%20end. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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