residue

Example Sentences

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Much of my work is about the psychological and the residue that we carry from generation to generation — things that are in the body that surface through the work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Videos posted to social media have shown apocalyptic scenes of a burning liquid oozing down the street, and the persistent smoke has prompted complaints of a “black rain” that leaves an oily residue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

To create the 2026 report, the EWG analyzed the most recent pesticide residue tests conducted by the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

In short, pesticide exposure varied depending on both dietary choices and residue levels on those foods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Yossarian gorged himself in the mess hall until he thought he would explode and then sagged back in a contented stupor, his mouth filmy with a succulent residue.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller