- plural of leftover.
leftovers
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And if you’re sending people home with leftovers, keep deli tubs or cute jars ready to fill.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Since then, the leftovers have emerged over the Atlantic and been scooped up by a powerful jet stream.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“They’re going to interact with the remnants and leftovers of Rachel, especially its moisture, and kind of form a new system that’s going to move over our area,” he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Families with children typically spend more, so cutting back would require things like planning low-cost meals, saying no to prepared and convenience foods, making use of leftovers and bringing lunch to work.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
He sat in the far corner of the courtyard munching some leftovers Maa had given him and listening to the poem, a dreamy expression on his face.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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