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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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Ramshackle extraction infrastructure means Venezuela currently produces only about 1 percent of daily global supply.

From Slate Aug. 31, 2026

Tommee Larochelle, an engineer and specialist in the development of rare earths extraction and refining processes, questions the commercial viability of the WVU project but says it could "ensure minimum supply to the defense industry."

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Among the most important contributors are heavy groundwater pumping, oil and gas extraction, the compression of relatively young sediments in river deltas, and the weight of expanding urban areas.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

One campaigner said: "If national parks are prepared to sell their very name to the highest bidder, then we're already on the path to industrial extraction of the most protected landscapes."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the extraction team had brought Duncan back down.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

A UK-wide analysis by MyTribe Insurance, external found the price of initial consultations had risen by 23% in two years to £80 on average, while simple extractions have gone up by 32% to £139.

From BBC Jun. 11, 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

When I book a facial while traveling, I’m not looking for heavy extractions or intensive treatments — just hydration and relaxation.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

He said he’s had extractions and top-quality restorative care at USC, with the work covered by his Medi-Cal insurance.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 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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