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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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Do you have any residual hunger for a huge hit record?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

A residual sale was recently held of hundreds of items neither he nor the previous owners wanted.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

It ties residual value to the life of one model, and model lifespans are shorter and less predictable than server lifespans.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

With interim CEO Darren Yip handing charge to permanent successor Anthony Attia on Sept. 1, they think there are residual risks around costs and capital expenditure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The awesome supernova explosion ejects into space most of the matter of the precursor star—a little residual hydrogen and helium and significant amounts of other atoms, carbon and silicon, iron and uranium.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Additionally, studios need to pay residuals to digital replicas used in reruns, and replicas cannot be used during a strike.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Some sticking points in negotiations were the Guild’s desire for increased residuals for streaming content and more safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

With its current contract expiring on May 1, the WGA hopes to improve its members’ healthcare plans, increase streaming residuals and expand AI protections.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 14, 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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