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  the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death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

The fate of that case remains unclear now that Wangchuk has been released.

From Barron's

In a statement to me, the company underscored that unless users choose to share media they’ve captured, such data remains on their devices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scientists have struggled to determine whether this type of DNA, known as regulatory DNA, remains conserved in plants over long evolutionary periods.

From Science Daily

"The supply chain remains robust, and sufficient product is available to meet the current high level of demand," he said.

From BBC

Their continued participation in Stormont's power-sharing government remains a "balance", she is expected to tell her party's annual conference in Belfast.

From BBC

Related Words

• debris
• remnant