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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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The Franco-German deal scraps the latter requirement stating that residual emissions should not have to be compensated by manufacturers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

The residual optimism that briefly consumed me slowly deflated.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

The 2025 study also notes the cost and lack of residual protection as important disadvantages of whole structure fumigation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

As for the residual costs of exercising her right to offend back in 2017, Griffin confirmed that some of her shows still draw protesters.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

For a while, they’re obscured by the residual blood droplets that I can’t seem to wipe from my vision.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

She attended Pasadena City College, where she studied film production, then used the residuals from the show to help pay for her tuition at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

The pending contract will improve AI protections, streaming residuals and merge SAG and AFTRA’s pension plans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

In addition, the WGA won changes to the rules surrounding the use of writers’ work in artificial intelligence and in the minimum payments, residuals and rules for script-writing, the union said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

I’m glad to have your contact information should any residuals come in.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko


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