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extensive

[ik-sten-siv] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /


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Harris said the video was not initially released because of the need for extensive interviews and investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Fewer IPOs and extensive share buybacks had reduced the supply of shares for years, something that’s viewed as a tailwind for stock prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Many countries have established extensive monitoring programs to track the disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The excellent and extensive cross-government work that completed in January-overseen by you, me and the Chancellor - confirmed the scale of the challenge and the rising demands on defence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Can you possibly guess, Lizzy, who is meant by this? ‘This young gentleman is blessed, in a peculiar way, with every thing the heart of mortal can most desire,—splendid property, noble kindred, and extensive patronage.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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