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extreme

[ik-streem] / ɪkˈstrim /






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They also noted that the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall in the area is likely to continue in the future, posing a threat to the survival of Tapanuli orangutans and their habitat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A super-strength El Niño appears to be taking shape in the Pacific Ocean, heightening concerns that Southern California could be in for an extreme rainy season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Concerns have been mounting about extreme leverage amid the speculative frenzy that has surrounded the Korean equity market over the last year or so.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This is something more extreme: the construction of an entirely separate reality in real time, one that rejects the evidence of the senses.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

St. Sebastian had been named the patron saint of athletes and soldiers, because he’d been forced to endure extreme physical trials in his life but was able to heal quickly from his injuries.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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