left over

Example Sentences

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Around 4,000 Zug residents move away each year, meaning that a quarter of the canton’s population left over the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But only a slim margin will be left over, and that will put a damper on shareholder returns.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

As their incomes went up — and even down sometimes — they maintained a 15% minimum savings rate, adding any money left over on top of that.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Despite his non-concordance, Carter admitted he did not challenge Calocane, or ask why, on one occasion, he had medication left over that should have been taken previously.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She tossed a couple of pieces of fish stick left over from supper onto the floor for two of the cats.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor