Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for extraction. Search instead for overextractions.
Definitions

extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Find insight on oil futures, Canada’s oil and gas extraction and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

GDP rose a modest 0.1% on-month in January, firmer than the flat performance economists expected, as a rebound in mining and oil and gas extraction alongside growth in construction helped offset a retreat in manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

January’s economic growth was driven by goods producers, mining, oil and gas extraction, and construction, including residential building.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times

These producers' profit margins have increased because as oil prices climb, the costs of extraction has remained relatively steady, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.

From Barron's