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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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He decided to sell his nearly 10-year-old royal blue Audi A4 for $13,000 a few months before its COE expires in December to recoup at least some residual value.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

It ties residual value to the life of one model, and model lifespans are shorter and less predictable than server lifespans.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Over that period, the detector recorded around 100 antineutrino candidate events linked to residual radioactivity in the reactor cores and nearby spent-fuel cooling pools.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Board members asked if residual ammonia could be leaking from the open pipes that weave throughout the building.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

He hadn’t slept well either; the residual anxiety had pinged inside his skull.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

In 2012 he faced a class-action suit from performers and staffers on “Comics Unleashed” who alleged they were not paid residuals or reimbursed for travel and other expenses.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

The agreement also boosts the so-called bonus for residuals that performers get on most-watch streaming shows.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Some sticking points in negotiations were the Guild’s desire for increased residuals for streaming content and more safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

I’m glad to have your contact information should any residuals come in.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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