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leftover

[left-oh-ver] / ˈlɛftˌoʊ vər /




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But the remainder feels leftover — formless and aimless — like tinfoil stretched around a clunky, conventional mass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Since 2024, the Secure 2.0 Act has let families roll leftover 529 money into the beneficiary’s Roth IRA, up to $35,000 over the beneficiary’s lifetime, with no tax or penalty.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

A white dwarf is the leftover core of a low-mass star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers of gas and dust into space.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

The fibrous leftover from beer production also serves as a "local alternative," Munk said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

I planned to use some of it to pay for my CharlieTicket to ride the T. I also had some of my leftover birthday money, in case we needed it.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Someone could usually be counted on to bring ice cream from the shop down the street, and I encouraged everyone to bring plastic tubs or thermoses for leftovers.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Since then, the leftovers have emerged over the Atlantic and been scooped up by a powerful jet stream.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“They’re going to interact with the remnants and leftovers of Rachel, especially its moisture, and kind of form a new system that’s going to move over our area,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Families with children typically spend more, so cutting back would require things like planning low-cost meals, saying no to prepared and convenience foods, making use of leftovers and bringing lunch to work.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

“I can eat leftovers and catch up on some reading. A little downtime sounds great.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence


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