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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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"Contrary to its claim, this is not the first assessment of the environmental effects of sand extraction on Lough Neagh."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But the Kremlin calculates its mineral extraction tax based in part on the prior month’s prevailing prices for Russian oil exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Their health should be at the forefront as the public and private sectors plan future water changes, extraction projects and other development near the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Last year, it ranked eighth worldwide in terms of copper extraction volume, behind global giants such as BHP Group, Glencore Plc and Rio Tinto, according to industry statistics.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His eye: maybe it wasn’t an injection but an extraction, something to test why his vision was so sharp.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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