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extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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Reflecting that strength, the extra yield, or spread, that investors demand to hold 10-year Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft bonds over U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Korda's extra height to her approach shots provided a key benefit but her composure to repeatedly get up and down proved the difference.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If you are among the U.S. taxpayers who didn’t file on time, putting your income taxes on extension bought an extra six months to complete your return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Portland also dominated on the boards to get extra possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“My professor is giving extra credit, which I sorely need, for coming in early and organizing his decrepit filing system. This is my diligent-student costume.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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