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extricate

[ek-stri-keyt] / ˈɛk strɪˌkeɪt /


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Meanwhile, despite these woes, I was able to extricate some March Madness picks from the collective wisdom, or otherwise, of the major AI platforms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

They cut off the windshield of the truck to extricate the two passengers trapped inside, said Fullerton Fire Capt. Robert Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

"We were soon joined by Saffron Walden, we then used hydraulic cutting equipment to extricate the trapped driver from the car."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

“My advice is to not get tangled up with the law to begin with. Once you do, it’s a sticky wicket, that’s for sure! Not easy to extricate oneself, har har.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood