leavings
Example Sentences
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Basically, the California of multiple thousands and millions of years ago was a-slosh with glacial leavings, lakes and rivers.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 25, 2023
Seattle has slid closer to becoming Everywhere Else, America: Sterile, empty, with corporatized leavings.
From Seattle Times β Aug. 20, 2021
Future archaeologists examining the leavings of the 21st century will likely find scads of toxic crud, along with plenty of plastic trash.
From Science Magazine β Jul. 2, 2021
The magnificence of Nicklaus’ historic victory could not dim the luster of performances by the men who had to be content with the leavings.
From Washington Times β Apr. 9, 2020
Less than a hundred corporations have swallowed all but a few leavings.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
