leavings
/ (ˈliːvɪŋz) /
something remaining, such as food on a plate, residue, refuse, etc
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How to use leavings in a sentence
They are permitted to throw the leavings of their food and spit where they like, sit how they like and smoke everywhere.
Third class in Indian railways | Mahatma GandhiIt didn't seem right that something so important should have to take the leavings of technical personnel.
Security | Poul William AndersonWhen men grow virtuous in their old age, 25 they only make a sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Stop no longer in your dull yard, feeding upon pigs' leavings, but come abroad with me.
The Bird and Insects' Post Office | Robert BloomfieldDown here we just follow along, like sheep, behind a bunch of fat-necked cops, taking their leavings.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. Cobb
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