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[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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For example, a 2019 study in the journal Science looked at an AI system used in US healthcare to help decide which patients should get extra support.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Maybe the apocalypse would have still reached him if he hadn’t decided to make a little extra cash in order to avoid a tough conversation with his pregnant girlfriend, but also maybe not.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

There are a few extra things you — and others who are paying for college — should keep in mind when using 529 funds.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

That would mean an extra cost of £500m for the Towy Usk project between Carmarthenshire and Powys, according to Green Gen.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Jonah pops up, his face extra red and his posture extra straight.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Josh Hodge added the extras to give Newcastle a 7-3 lead and he extended that to 10-3 with a simple close chip over after Sale were again penalised, this time for entering from the side.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

The chain’s all-in average order value, including extras such as drinks and delivery, is around $20, with entrees averaging nearly $15, according to the CFO.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

She hasn’t been able to add to her savings or put money away for travel, and she has cut back on extras like dining out with friends.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Newcastle carved through Leicester with just under seven minutes left when Ollie Leatherbarrow's bold carry saw him break a tackle as Cameron Jordan went over with Zack Henry adding the extras.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

I guessed it was payment for being extras and for the props.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu


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