residual

Example Sentences

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By 6 p.m., the gas company had shut off both sides of the gas line, but firefighters and a hazmat task force continued to respond to a residual leak.

From Los Angeles Times

The residual anger at Burr left many firmly committed to never allow another bank to undertake commercial activities.

From Barron's

“These decisions happening today are going to have terrible residual effects later,” said Rivera, the L.A. epidemiologist.

From Los Angeles Times

The study, published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, reports that garlic-based mouthwash may produce more discomfort than chlorhexidine but appears to provide longer-lasting residual activity.

From Science Daily

Firefighters “cold-trailed” the perimeter, chopping a line around the fire and feeling for residual heat.

From Los Angeles Times