extricate

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, despite these woes, I was able to extricate some March Madness picks from the collective wisdom, or otherwise, of the major AI platforms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

We would not extricate ourselves from that costly conflict for another seventeen years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Watching his movies, one can see that Lynch was compelled by all of the ways his characters might be able to extricate themselves from their horrendous situations.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025

I'm rash in my decisions and I spend half my time trying to extricate myself from situations of my own making.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland