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extensive

[ik-sten-siv] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /


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The extensive damage means that around 35,000 households will be without electricity until Thursday afternoon, Berlin authorities said in a statement.

From Barron's

Two mountain lions have been euthanised after an extensive search, and investigators are currently studying them for signs of human DNA.

From BBC

Wildlife officials, sheriff's deputies, park police and volunteer firefighters launched an extensive search -- joined in the air by a state biologist who was carrying out an annual deer survey by helicopter.

From Barron's

Pension and mutual fund rules that require extensive diversification of holdings also hinder close relationships between investors and managers.

From Barron's

They said they had uncovered an extensive scheme to take kickbacks and influence state-owned companies including state nuclear energy firm Enerhoatom.

From BBC