remainder
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The city cut funding last year to $800,000, with the remainder covered by a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The Rochester foundation, like many others of its type, encourages donors to contribute the remainder to its general endowment, but says it will honor specific instructions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The teenagers will all serve one half of their sentence and the remainder on licence.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Diagnostic testing in the U.S. and Canada comprises roughly 70% of Labcorp’s business today, while the remainder is tied to testing for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“Out of the way!” yelled Harry, knocking two boys aside as he sprinted toward the landing and down the remainder of the marble staircase.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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