leftover

Example Sentences

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"Comets are leftovers of the era of solar system formation, so they're made of 'old stuff' -- the primordial materials that made our solar system," said Bodewits.

From Science Daily

Seemed like Tansy was looking high and low for any little leftover opening in our heads she could cram knowledge into.

From Literature

Others believe it may have been invented by accident, a clever use of leftover coconut cream.

From Salon

Psyche and other main belt asteroids are thought to be leftover building blocks from planet formation.

From Science Daily

“And you take it! Like a dog eating measly leftovers they throw at you.”

From Literature