remaining third

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

Refers to the one-third portion that is left over.

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Examples (10)

  • After two-thirds of the cake was consumed, the remaining third was carefully packed away.
  • The project budget is tight, with only a remaining third left for contingencies.
  • Despite the initial setbacks, the team managed to secure the remaining third of the required funding.
  • She dedicated two-thirds of her time to her studies, leaving the remaining third for hobbies.
  • With two sections completed, the remaining third of the exam seemed less daunting.
  • The hiker knew the remaining third of the trail would be the steepest.
  • Investors are now focusing on protecting the remaining third of their portfolio from further losses.
  • According to the survey, the remaining third of respondents expressed no strong opinion.
  • He committed to completing the remaining third of his marathon by sunset.
  • The company announced that the remaining third of the shares would be offered to existing employees.