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remnant

[rem-nuhnt] / ˈrɛm nənt /


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"The protein remnant finding is exceptional," Mooney said, "it dramatically pushes our understanding of what is possible in terms of soft tissue preservation in the fossil record."

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Yet with the final remnant of muscular control in his right thumb, he spelled out letters at an adapted typewriter beside Edith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The arrangement resembles an "acquihire" – a practice increasingly common in Silicon Valley where larger tech companies poach key staff from smaller firms, leaving a small remnant of the company behind.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

If the Mayer isn’t quite a singular remnant of a bygone era — there’s probably a surviving small-town movie theater somewhere near you — it can sure feel that way.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

The “bulto” was just that, a bulky remnant of thick, white cloth tied together at the top in a vagabond’s knot.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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