remains
Britishplural noun
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any pieces, scraps, fragments, etc, that are left unused or still extant, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc
the remains of a meal
archaeological remains
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the body of a dead person; corpse
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Also called: literary remains. the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death
Example Sentences
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How high that ceiling is remains to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times
With the closer role firmly defined for the first time since Kenley Jansen was on the team in 2021, how the rest of the bullpen falls into place remains a work in progress.
From Los Angeles Times
The city's historically lucrative wholesale and retail trade remains one of its weightiest sectors, accounting for almost 25 percent of GDP in the first nine months of 2024.
From Barron's
Following the sale, the fund’s portfolio “remains attractive and well-diversified, with portfolio composition, credit quality and borrower characteristics that are substantially consistent with the portfolio prior to the transaction,” he said.
Although she is becoming more visible alongside her father on state media, much about her remains a mystery.
From BBC
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