residual
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What’s more, the high cost of oil, along with the residual effects of the Trump tariffs last year, is nudging up the prices of other goods and services.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Not only does the pipeline of junior talent dry up, but residual effects include buggy software, service outages, security vulnerabilities and mounting technical debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The late star said he had been paid "almost nothing" for Dawson's Creek as a young actor, and that his contract had not included residual payments for repeats.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The markets aren’t giving any credit to the residual useful life of the ships beyond scrap.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
The residual smoke from the feathers has made my eyes teary, which adds a very nice touch.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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