extremes

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Such extremes can also spur desperate pocket gophers and antelope squirrels to strip off their outer layer of bark for sustenance, which can be fatal to the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

When sentiment reaches extremes, it can sometimes signal that the market might be reaching a tipping point.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

They’re training their anger on families who are going to extremes for an edge, from spending $10,000 for a diagnosis from a neuropsychologist to finding a gastroenterologist to support requests for unlimited bathroom breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Growing up, Perry was caught between two extremes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I tell myself that the guys being wowed and the girls being revolted is better than the other way around, but both extremes are a little much.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen