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extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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Goalkeeper Harald Schumacher's shocking challenge on Patrick Battiston, a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time, the first penalty shootout in World Cup history.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A styling group stores troves of neutral tone crew and V-neck sweaters, button-down shirts, slacks and extra pairs of the Silver Lining Opticians “Carbon” glasses at an off-site building, current and former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Leave them behind for an extra day or two and they’re no longer usable.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The driver had mentioned that there weren’t four seasons in this region the way they experienced in New York, and Danny was grateful the people of the hotel had extra wool blankets for them.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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