leftover

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On another Easter-related thread, a different commenter said: “We also throw in any leftover birthday favors and stocking stuffers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

These aren’t kitchen-sink movies; they’re garbage disposal rejects, alloys composed of leftover scraps.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

After that, the composer turned his attention to a big band pet project, making ends meet with leftover work scoring German TV shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

These microbes help stop leftover spores from growing into harmful C. difficile bacteria and triggering another infection.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Six hours in: “Man, I shouldn’t have ate those leftover beans for breakfast.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia