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  the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death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

Newsom has acknowledged that he is considering a 2028 bid for president, but has repeatedly brushed aside reporters’ questions about it, saying his focus remains on governing California.

From Los Angeles Times

The analysts said that at Sweetgreen, they expect that “store traffic will take time to inflect positively as macro pressures are likely to persist and consumer spending remains depressed, particularly among younger consumers.”

From MarketWatch

The size of the reassurance force and how many countries would take part remains unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first contestant to be banished from the fourth series of The Traitors has said she didn't mind leaving - because her daughter remains in the castle.

From BBC

On Tuesday, the PM told the cabinet: "There's a world of uncertainty and upheaval, but tackling the cost of living remains and must remain our focus."

From BBC

Related Words

• debris
• remnant