extraction
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They learned the oil extraction process often involves chemicals that can harm fertility or fetal health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Early data points to growth of 0.2% in August from the month before, with a recovery in mining and retail trade that was partially offset by further declines in oil-and-gas extraction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Even preparations made from the same plant part may behave differently depending on the extraction or fermentation method.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
South Korea banned the breeding and possession of the bears last year, along with the extraction of bile from their gallbladders.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
"He wanted to create fragrances. We Arabs invented the perfume-making technology, you know. Distillation, steam extraction from flower petals. He kept a kit back at the deli."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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A UK-wide analysis by MyTribe Insurance, external found the price of initial consultations had risen by 23% in two years to £80 on average, while simple extractions have gone up by 32% to £139.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
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 ● Mar. 31, 2026
PE-owned dentist offices are more likely to change focus from prevention to more-lucrative restoration procedures, and some have been sued by former patients alleging unnecessary tooth extractions and root canals.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026
When I book a facial while traveling, I’m not looking for heavy extractions or intensive treatments — just hydration and relaxation.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
The day after the SHU extractions, CO Konoval showed his videotape in the minutes before lineup.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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