leftover

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Any leftover funds will be sent to Noah's Ark Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, which provides free accommodation to families of children being treated at the hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Hannah Peck, left, Jessie Blackman, Ethan Casselbery and Chris Peck work on their latest project: a patchwork table made from leftover wood from previous furniture projects.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We started with a generous spread of complimentary bread and butter, fresh oysters, and escargot—my wife’s favorite, not mine, though the leftover sauce was perfect for dipping.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The magma currently present does not appear to be leftover from the earlier eruption.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

I entered the kitchen to rinse out the pots, starting with the leftover Lebanon and Cairo sauces.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda