- present tense form of remain (3rd person singular).
remains
Example Sentences
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One person in Washington perfectly illustrates this phenomenon: Sally Quinn, the longtime columnist and doyenne of what remains of the Georgetown set.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
The investigation, which remains ongoing, has been led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East, supported by Devon and Cornwall Police.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The agency earlier said a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora, but the company’s recall remains in place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Despite the risks, the desire for many to leave remains strong.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Making things worse, he landed in a pile of soot, the remains of what had probably been an even deeper pile that May had landed in.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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