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leftover

[left-oh-ver] / ˈlɛftˌoʊ vər /




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One of the most significant advantages of the system is what happens to the leftover salt.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Her husband tried feeding their child scraps of leftover bread as families huddled in an unfinished building near the outpost, some without proper food for days.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Spoon over warm rice and pile on whatever toppings you have around: avocado, cheese, cabbage, cilantro, leftover pico or a squeeze of lime.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Any leftover funds will be sent to Noah's Ark Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, which provides free accommodation to families of children being treated at the hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The next night, she’d use the leftover grease, add flour, and pour the resulting gravy over rice.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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