small remnant

Frequency: 5.00.8 per million words

Refers to a small remaining part or piece of something.

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Examples (10)

  • Only a small remnant of the ancient forest remains today.
  • After the fire, a small remnant of the building's facade was all that stood.
  • The archeologists discovered a small remnant of pottery from the lost civilization.
  • Despite the widespread destruction, a small remnant of hope lingered in their hearts.
  • He kept a small remnant of his grandmother's quilt as a cherished memory.
  • The research team found a small remnant of the rare species in a remote valley.
  • A small remnant of the original wall was preserved for historical purposes.
  • We are working to protect the small remnant of wildlife habitat left in the area.
  • From the once-mighty empire, only a small remnant of its former glory could be seen.
  • The chef used every small remnant of the vegetables to minimize waste.