leftover

Example Sentences

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So when the going gets tough, the tough … use leftover candy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

We started with a generous spread of complimentary bread and butter, fresh oysters, and escargot—my wife’s favorite, not mine, though the leftover sauce was perfect for dipping.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 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

Fifteen from my summer allowance, the rest leftover birthday money from Gran.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas