leavings

/ ˈliːvɪŋz /

plural noun

1. something remaining, such as food on a plate, residue, refuse, etc

Example Sentences

They are permitted to throw the leavings of their food and spit where they like, sit how they like and smoke everywhere.

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It didn't seem right that something so important should have to take the leavings of technical personnel.

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When men grow virtuous in their old age, 25 they only make a sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.

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Stop no longer in your dull yard, feeding upon pigs' leavings, but come abroad with me.

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Down here we just follow along, like sheep, behind a bunch of fat-necked cops, taking their leavings.

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