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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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"That is a huge extraction for officers," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

They learned the oil extraction process often involves chemicals that can harm fertility or fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Researchers using different extraction techniques produced fractions with different structures and different levels of utilization by gut microbes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

It is housed in a zigzag building of titanium zinc—a striking Berlin landmark that draws thousands of tourists for the architecture alone—designed by Daniel Libeskind, an American architect of Polish-Jewish extraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The Euskadis were well-to-do, handsome people of Basque extraction.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Mary started treatment associated with the advanced disease - including teeth extractions - but David was questioning the diagnosis.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

McPhail said homeowners are starting to tap more of their home equity but that those extractions are rising more for consumers with lower credit scores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

PE-owned dentist offices are more likely to change focus from prevention to more-lucrative restoration procedures, and some have been sued by former patients alleging unnecessary tooth extractions and root canals.

From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026

The day after the SHU extractions, CO Konoval showed his videotape in the minutes before lineup.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover


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