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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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Natera holds a near-monopoly in this market, known as minimal residual disease testing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The late star said he had been paid "almost nothing" for Dawson's Creek as a young actor, and that his contract had not included residual payments for repeats.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

People are sour on the company’s transformation to a multiprice model, and there is a residual negative impact on investor sentiment following the acquisition of Family Dollar and its subsequent financial challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Some see “Euphoria” as too big to fail, a brand with enough residual heat to dominate conversation on arrival.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Not after a blue rinse. We have residual heat signatures all over the place. Mostly solinium flares. It won’t calm down for a couple of days.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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