leftovers
Example Sentences
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My retirement equivalent is the surplus produce from a friend who runs a free farmstand and has leftovers at day’s end.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
By 1952, Haagy had figured out the smog recipe: Start with the dirty leftovers of burning fossil fuel from factories, oil refineries, and the unburned gas exhaust from cars and trucks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
"Instead, it's far better to scrape leftovers into your food waste bin and regularly clean the dishwasher filter," says Andrew.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
Suddenly, what began as leftovers reads as intentional abundance.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
“Naw,” Darrell Singleton said, standing by his locker, packing his school lunch leftovers in his bag.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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