Example Sentences

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Extricating the Fed from fiscal policy would allow it to focus on price stability rather than the confusing promise of ample reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Extricating the skeleton from the site and moving it to its current location was not an easy task.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

Extricating the genuine outrage from some good old-fashioned dancing on the grave of a vanquished, not-entirely-beloved colleague is impossible here; there are elements of both at play.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2024

Extricating the retirement assets of most working Americans from Wall Street’s grasp won’t be easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Extricating herself from these collapses is not too hard, because nobody presses her.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison