leftover

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Leftover pizza gets cut up, crisped on the stove and mixed into scrambled eggs—a remnant from Duggal’s college days that she has christened “pizza eggs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Leftover debris from Helene needs to be cleared so that it will not become projectiles when Milton hits, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

Leftover sweet potato latkes will last for two days, well wrapped in the fridge.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023

Storage note: Leftover clafoutis will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

"Leftover cases from an imported gift sent straight to our glorious Elector himself. Goes until six o'clock."

From "Legend" by Marie Lu