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extreme

[ik-streem] / ɪkˈstrim /






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That may not sound like a lot, but it takes many days and nights of extreme heat to move the needle that much.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Still, float adjustments mean that index-fund exposure to any one of these companies shouldn’t be extreme at launch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"The travellers found themselves trapped in the heart of a hostile environment where extreme temperatures and lack of supply points make survival extremely difficult," said a statement from the Agadez governor.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As a result, researchers say that further studies will be needed to fully determine how magnetic fields influence the behavior and merger of these extreme objects.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 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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