the remainder

noun

: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.

Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.

—often + of

The players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.

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With only one game left after this week, the Titans could have chosen to shut him down for the remainder of this atrocious season but opted to use him as a backup instead. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Curbside collection suspended in Nashville due to weather Metro Water Services is suspending trash and recycling collection for the remainder of the week due to ongoing inclement weather. —

Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024 After 60 minutes of dominance, the performance for the remainder of the game was then gritty and determined. —

Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024 Security was ramped up for the remainder of the game, including officers equipped with shields, to separate members of the Jewish community from other fans. —

Bradford Betz, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the remainder