Example Sentences

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Extricating the Fed from fiscal policy would allow it to focus on price stability rather than the confusing promise of ample reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Extricating the genuine outrage from some good old-fashioned dancing on the grave of a vanquished, not-entirely-beloved colleague is impossible here; there are elements of both at play.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2024

Extricating the retirement assets of most working Americans from Wall Street’s grasp won’t be easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Extricating the fund from its long-term contractual commitments and replacing them with passive investments is going to take time.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2022

Extricating herself from these collapses is not too hard, because nobody presses her.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison