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The rescheduled correspondents’ dinner at the Waldorf Astoria features extra security and nearly 700 expected attendees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A risk premium is the extra price in a barrel of oil intended to help hedge against potential future supply disruptions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Muriel skipped a family vacation to vote on the measure, which passed with a single extra vote.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade says she has been working as a delivery driver to earn extra money while she recovers from injury.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
If he’s not pleased, we are extra hungry.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
See how the rest of the extras stack up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
These are the extras that make a gathering feel abundant and special — even when they require very little work.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many Advantage plans bundle Part A hospital coverage, Part B outpatient coverage, and Part D drug coverage—plus extras like gym memberships and dental care—for no additional premium.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
After he was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Friday, Meckler finished with two hits in what was the Angels’ highest-scoring game since April 26, when they scored nine in extras against the Royals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
The Garcías could not afford extras, and they did not want to put their hosts in the embarrassing position of having to spend money out of largesse.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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