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remainder

[ri-meyn-der] / rɪˈmeɪn dər /


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Judge Mrs Justice Lambert told the pair they would serve 40% of the sentence behind bars, with the remainder being served on licence in the community.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While that hasn’t entirely offset OBBBA’s boost to income, it will if crude oil stays above $100 a barrel for the remainder of the year, according to S&P’s math.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“I want to yell,” said Arvizu, who spoke for the remainder of his allotted three minutes before sitting down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

“She needs to call on her husband to get the remainder of the files released,” he said in an interview with MS NOW.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Harvesting the remainder of the summer squash crop was no less tiring than it had been the day before.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty




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