How to Use residual in a Sentence

residual

1 of 2 noun
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  • All that dried up as Netflix went global and the show aged, and the residuals slowed to a trickle.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 12 July 2023
  • So thank you writer’s guild, the residuals are still coming in.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
  • And the original streamer no longer has to pay residuals.
    — R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The five-star prep prospect has yet to approach 1,000 minutes in a season, the residual of twice breaking the same leg in high school and a pesky knee problem last year.
    — Mark Zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Oct. 2017
  • Keeping the residuals from the beans and tomatoes in the pan, add another 2 healthy glugs of olive oil and warm over medium heat, until the oil is all nice and shiny.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2017
  • Keeping the residuals from the beans and tomatoes in the pan, add another 2 healthy glugs of olive oil and warm over medium heat, until the oil is all nice and shiny.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2017
  • The nightmare of the 2017 special Senate election, the residual of which Moore is still living, seemed far away at that instant.
    — Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 29 Feb. 2020
  • Liquid meth that was cooling was located in the freezer and residuals on roasting pans were found in the kitchen.
    — Fox News, 10 May 2018
  • Jordyn can catch residuals, yes, but making her the target is trash.
    — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2019
  • For Lazar, the No. 1 issue at stake in the strike is the amount of money actors receive in those royalty payments, known as residuals.
    — USA TODAY, 17 July 2023
  • Though Duane and Tisha will not be sanctioned by the court, the trustee will continue to collect all incoming residuals.
    — Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • That still leaves the residual of approvals squeezing our resources.
    — Aegis Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2024
  • A new residual is payable for licenses to such services.
    — Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2017
  • In truth, that strike was as much about securing higher DVD residuals.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • That's because your lease's residual—the value the automaker predicted your car would be worth when the lease ends—is fixed in the contract.
    — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 23 Apr. 2022
  • In this phase of the pandemic, think of hospitalizations as the residual.
    — WSJ, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Series and films viewed by 20% or more of the service's domestic subscribers in the first 90 days of release will receive a sizable bonus in residuals.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The stakes are high: At issue are residuals, higher wages, staffing minimums, AI limits, and more.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 28 July 2023
  • Each additional year a show is on a streamer, the residuals decrease.
    — R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The actors’ union wants more transparency and higher pay for the streaming equivalent of TV residuals, which are payments linked to the revenue the show earns over time.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 18 July 2023
  • The measures would represent a 76% increase in foreign residuals for the largest platforms.
    — Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
  • Certainly not anyone who doesn’t already have a bunch of savings or residuals coming in from things that were made five or 10 years ago.
    — Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Reducing payments of residuals is the main incentive to do so.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 30 June 2023
  • The actors’ union is focused on many of the same issues as the writers, including streaming residuals and hikes in minimums.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The group suggested a bottom-up residual structure whereby top earners would be the last to collect residuals rather than the first.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
  • In a recent quarter, the cable residuals totaled $1,400.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2023
  • There’s also the matter of shrinking residuals — the percentage of profits some writers get each time their show is re-aired or licensed.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • Bonner helps a special teams unit that could suffer from residuals of Holland (knees) being out.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Writers and actors are demanding studios raise pay rates and residuals for streaming content and develop rules and guardrails around the use of AI in TV and film.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Aug. 2023
  • That happened once — in 1960 — when the Screen Actors Guild won comprehensive residuals and a pension and welfare plan after a one-month strike.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 June 2023
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residual

2 of 2 adjective
  • She's still dealing with the residual effects of the accident.
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Wipe the mat with the damp cloth to remove any residual dish soap left on the surface of the mat.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The residual heat in the skillet will warm through the thyme, giving the herb the chance to infuse the carrots with its woodsy flavor.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Will the residual trade-in be hurt by the Impreza’s battery issue?
    — cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
  • That, more than any residual disappointment, was the way to end this trip to the Final Four.
    — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The center should still slightly jiggle, but will firm up from the residual heat.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Leave the whole apparatus on the stove, and let the residual heat and steam gently melt the chocolate and butter.
    — Charlotte Druckman, WSJ, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Stir in harissa and cinnamon, and add back in the chicken and any residual juices.
    — Emily Weinstein, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • This would flush out any residual food and plaque buildup prior to brushing your teeth.
    — Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Turn off the heat, turn potatoes and use residual heat to sear reverse side, 2 minutes more.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2023
  • This figure is based on the residual value of the vehicle.
    — Elizabeth Rivelli, Car and Driver, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The town had some depressed areas and some residual narcotics were flowing around the streets.
    — Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • At that time, a big issue was residual payments from DVD sales.
    — Erica Werner, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Some residual night-time smoke could affect the campgrounds tonight.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 Feb. 2023
  • The residual question now burns across the greater metro area: Who will pay for its demolition?
    — Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Then, right before serving, the crinkly potatoes are lightly smashed and seared in the same pan used to cook the steaks—a clever way to exploit the residual flavors as the meat rests.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Tuesday’s temperatures are the residual effects of the cold front that made its way to North Texas over the weekend.
    — Dallas News, 18 Oct. 2022
  • During the last contract, the studios agreed to boost the residual rates, which has led to more residuals being paid.
    — Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • This enables the residual heat of the liquid to gently cook the meat through without overcooking.
    — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
  • So, for most writers, that sounds like a much better deal than the old-fashioned residual system.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
  • But after the virus leaves your body, a persistent dry cough (caused by residual mucus) can stick around for days or weeks.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • One of the main points of contention throughout the process has been residual payments for movies and TV shows that appear on streaming services.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Dry weather is forecast for early to mid week in the Bay Area and north Central Coast, though there may be some residual clouding.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2023
  • That doesn’t take into account all the residual costs of bad hiring choices.
    — Joseph Soares, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • To her, the biggest issue is fairness in writers’ residual pay.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 May 2023
  • The heated spike caramelizes the residual sugars in the beer, creating a fine layer of dense, marshmallow-y foam.
    — Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Try to nap earlier in the day and keep it short; napping longer than 30 minutes can leave some residual drowsiness that is harder to shake off.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Asked about the goal, Smith showcases a blend of relief and residual frustration.
    — oregonlive, 7 July 2023
  • The unions are trying to pry more data out of the studios, in hopes that shows that perform better on streaming can get paid a higher residual.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Apr. 2023

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