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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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A mother and her two children were swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening, and one of the children remains missing, after powerful waves created dangerous conditions, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

During 32 dives to the site, explorers collected samples from 485 whale-fossil sites and active whale falls, and found a treasure trove of remains, including one extinct whale's skeleton.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I am watching closely to see whether the selloff remains concentrated in the most richly valued areas of the market or begins to spill over into economically sensitive sectors,” he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Unbeknownst to Daniel, she’s a former novitiate who remains a committed Catholic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

London remains the bull’s-eye of the Blitz, as newspapers are calling it.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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