remains

/ 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

   archaeological remains

   the remains of a meal

2. the body of a dead person; corpse
3. Also calledliterary remains the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death

Example Sentences

He also supports efforts to have someone other than officers respond to incidents in which people are in crisis, although he noted funding for such initiatives remains limited.

From Los Angeles Times

But the impact of these cases remains.

From Slate

The fight to find her remains provides the series’ most moving moments, but it’s Dolours who is its dramatic key.

From Los Angeles Times

Whereas Marian remains a soldier who won’t admit the war is over, Dolours, who would marry actor Stephen Rea, becomes more thoughtful and regretful with time, and suffers for it.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael O’Kelly, city manager for Bell Gardens, said the amount remains outstanding and that a lien on her home had been placed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• corpse
• dead body