remains
Britishplural noun
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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
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the body of a dead person; corpse
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Also called: literary remains. the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death
Example Sentences
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The Hubble Space Telescope has now operated for more than 30 years and remains a cornerstone of astronomical discovery.
From Science Daily
These systems can produce misleading results, and human expertise remains essential.
From Science Daily
Some of their remains were found, but no trace was ever found of Walter Collins, a 9-year-old Los Angeles boy who disappeared in 1928.
From Los Angeles Times
In terms of next steps in the cases where the motions to strike have been resolved, the timeline for the potential release of documents remains murky.
From Salon
The avalanche risk remains high in parts of Tyrol - meaning avalanches can be expected - where two fatal avalanches occurred on Friday in off-piste areas.
From BBC
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