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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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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

The series getting the most attention is an income-statement residual.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

“A longer disruption implies larger inventory drawdowns, a more challenging post-war refill, and a higher residual risk premium, supporting a higher long-term price anchor.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I can so clearly see you demanding something from the performing arts that just isn’t residual there.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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