remains

British  

/ rɪˈmeɪnz /

plural noun

1. any pieces, scraps, fragments, etc, that are left unused or still extant, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc

   the remains of a meal

   archaeological remains

2. the body of a dead person; corpse

3. Also called: literary remains.  the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death

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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, policy uncertainty remains unusually high, according to an index based on news articles devised by three academics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Demand for new vehicles remains robust, despite economic uncertainty associated with the current situation in the Middle East and rising fuel prices,” JD Power OEM Solutions President Thomas King says.

From The Wall Street Journal

United's stance remains they do not want to be bounced into an appointment, and will take their time reaching a decision.

From BBC

Just how far his Sydney struggles have pushed him down the pecking order remains to be seen.

From BBC

Meanwhile, uncertainty remains over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and when disruptions to exports will ease.

From MarketWatch

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