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When Brunson signed a contract worth just under $40 million annually over four years, he left over $100 million on the table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The first night, I topped bowls with avocado and sour cream; the second, I spooned leftovers over white rice with shredded cabbage and green onion left over from another dinner earlier in the week.

From Salon • May 19, 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

That, plus your $2,300 a month in VA disability benefits, pays your mortgage and leaves you with likely enough left over for insurance, taxes, utilities and food.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He only had two dollars and forty-six cents left over, but he put it all on the counter, promising himself to stop by tomorrow and settle up.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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