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  • present tense form of remain (3rd person singular).
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remains



NOUN
body of a dead person
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“War of the Worlds” remains a fascinating film within the director’s space alien canon because it has an anxiety and uncertainty that isn’t often found elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

His final masterstroke—bullying the world into saluting his greatness by executing an incredible comeback—will once again remind him that the maw at the center of his being remains unfilled.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Kennedy said physical decarbonization remains the key focus, and companies should do everything in their power to lower emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The mystery remains difficult to solve because the full sequence of events that led to life is impossible to observe directly and extremely challenging to recreate.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Alexzandra Hildred, the head of research and curator of human remains at the Mary Rose Trust stated, “We never expected this diversity to be so rich.”

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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