leavings
Britishplural noun
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Basically, the California of multiple thousands and millions of years ago was a-slosh with glacial leavings, lakes and rivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Looking back on the experience, Adler sees her final recipes as the product of a laborious process but one that elevates what she poetically calls “the leavings of one’s earlier hungers.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Such leavings have been studied for more than 10 years in people to better understand diet and health.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 25, 2021
The magnificence of Nicklaus’ historic victory could not dim the luster of performances by the men who had to be content with the leavings.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 9, 2020
Sleeping in the dust of the streets, fighting the dogs for their leavings...
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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