extra
Example Sentences
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Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age related damage, or contribute to diseases including cancer.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
The Bruins could not tack on another run, and the contest moved to extra innings.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Cells that survive after gaining extra DNA may continue multiplying and potentially contribute to tumor recurrence.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
His engineers turned down the request, and the McLarens stuck with the inters, Norris using their extra warmth and poor starts from both Mercedes to take the lead.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The chimes kept ringing behind Jonah for a few extra seconds.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing extra
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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