leftover
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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
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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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