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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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Some farmers may reduce how much fertilizer they use in response to the higher prices, said Josh Maples, associate professor in the department of agricultural economics at Mississippi State University Extension.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Extension leads are handy solutions if you are short of sockets, provided they are used safely.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, you can use Form 1127, which is the Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

Researchers at UC Cooperative Extension of Sonoma County, who studied the effects of wildfire on soil and produce, recommend removing outer leaves and peels in addition to giving any ash-covered produce a thorough washing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

The sign outside on the doorway, framed by the old spiked gateway, is just a gleaming brass plate that says C. R A. Beekman Extension.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes




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