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ultra

[uhl-truh] / ˈʌl trə /


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Some versions of the Nova scale also include “processed” food as a third level in between minimally processed and ultra.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Because the ultra fine bubbles vanish after drying, the researchers believe their method could provide a cleaner, more precise way to produce next generation microdevices without the drawbacks of conventional ink additives.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

They point out that, while Australia and New Zealand’s geography justify a scaled ultra long-haul fleet, Qantas’s northern hemisphere peers don’t appear to have sufficient use cases to warrant the investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

An ultra exclusive country club, it was a long-time base for the 45 time PGA Tour winner, somewhere he relied on to prepare his game for the biggest tournaments.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

One of Galileo’s opponents, Lodovico delle Colombe, complained in 1610/11 that Galileo behaved like someone setting sail on the ocean, heading out past the Pillars of Hercules and crying, ‘Plus ultra!’

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

They organized visits from true-blue French soccer ultras for a cultural exchange: the Europeans taught chants while the Texans taught barbecue.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

The club's ultras stay silent for the first 15 minutes of every match in protest.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026

Palme d’Or winners and catwalk icons gather in the private boxes while shirtless ultras sing themselves hoarse behind the goals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026

The Real ultras dressed all in white behind the goal had been chanting and clapping until that point, but when the Norwegian's spot-kick rippled the net in front of them they were silenced.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2025

Mrs. Markham seemed determined to outstay them all, and, being one of the "ultras," was encouraged to do so.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various




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