left over
Example Sentences
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But only a slim margin will be left over, and that will put a damper on shareholder returns.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The blockade has choked off Iran’s oil export revenue, left over a million Iranians jobless, and caused staple prices to rise sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
As their incomes went up — and even down sometimes — they maintained a 15% minimum savings rate, adding any money left over on top of that.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Despite his non-concordance, Carter admitted he did not challenge Calocane, or ask why, on one occasion, he had medication left over that should have been taken previously.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
They were crossed now, as she sat staring at the bathmat, left over right, a worn white terrycloth slipper looking as if it might fall off the extended foot at any second.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
