leftover

Example Sentences

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Most people pour the leftover brine down the drain without a second thought.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

At the same time, the leftover solid material absorbed some dissolved substances that were already present in the water, including larger, more complex compounds.

From Science Daily • Jul. 4, 2026

So some producers are making more cheese for its byproduct whey, even if that means selling the leftover curds into a weaker market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

They have so many meaningful songs like “Shining Star,” while “September” is a leftover that was a filler song from a greatest hits album that became a career-defining song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Cassiopeia swept up crumbs and leftover crusts of bread from the breakfast tray and tied them snugly in a linen square; with these she would tempt the birds close enough to be recognized.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood