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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A little over two weeks into the cease-fire, negotiations are expected begin on phase 2, which includes the release of the remainder of the hostages and eventually a full withdrawal and a permanent cease-fire.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
His 2024 compensation included a $2 million base salary and $8.3 million in cash bonus, with the remainder in stock and a new type of incentive award.
—Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Harry settled the remainder of his privacy claims against the Mirror Group for at least £400,000, or $488,000.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Briefings and oral arguments are scheduled in both through the remainder of the month.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
His 2024 compensation included a $2 million base salary and $8.3 million in cash bonus, with the remainder in stock and a new type of incentive award.
—Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Harry settled the remainder of his privacy claims against the Mirror Group for at least £400,000, or $488,000.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Briefings and oral arguments are scheduled in both through the remainder of the month.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 18 Jan. 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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