extra
Example Sentences
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Doncic’s injury left the Lakers backcourt extra shorthanded Thursday as Marcus Smart missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
But an extra day when little else is trading—at a time when breaking news from the Middle East is whipsawing markets —is a chance for Bitcoin to shine.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The military-spending proposal includes $1.1 trillion for the Defense Department for the next fiscal year and an extra $350 billion for munitions.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Home buyers almost always had the power to negotiate or ask for extra perks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
He was carrying Rowan's pack again, but even without the extra weight Rowan had to struggle to keep up.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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