leavings

Example Sentences

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Basically, the California of multiple thousands and millions of years ago was a-slosh with glacial leavings, lakes and rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Such leavings have been studied for more than 10 years in people to better understand diet and health.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 25, 2021

Seattle has slid closer to becoming Everywhere Else, America: Sterile, empty, with corporatized leavings.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2021

The magnificence of Nicklaus’ historic victory could not dim the luster of performances by the men who had to be content with the leavings.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2020

For everyday work, Kira helped in the weaving shed, picking up the scraps and leavings, but her twisted leg diminished her value as a laborer and even, in the future, as a mate.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry