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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

At 12:00 BST, National Rail confirmed that lines have reopened between Stafford and Birmingham New Street, but residual disruption can still be expected until 16:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 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

This was followed two years later by extensive application of residual sprays for the control of malaria mosquitoes.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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 agreement also boosts the so-called bonus for residuals that performers get on most-watch streaming shows.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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

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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