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The budget airline hasn’t yet said whether it will charge extra for the Starlink Wi-Fi service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"A fossil like this is extra exciting because it captures a behavior: a tyrannosaur biting into this duckbill's face," said Scannella.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
An extra £15 million will be allocated to the pre-existing Music Growth Package, which is intended to help emerging artists break through at home and internationally.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The buzz: Both teams are unbeaten and each survived scares in the quarterfinals, with England outlasting Norway in extra time in brutal weather in Miami and Argentina beating Switzerland in extra time in Kansas City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
He was unusually tired, as though ushering the bear last night had drained an extra dose of his undead energy.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
These are the extras that make a gathering feel abundant and special — even when they require very little work.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Referencing original black-and-white photos, Jackson designed a massive 120-foot-long set, complete with a stage, seating, bleachers and mahogany flooring, to be filled with up to 500 extras.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Many Advantage plans bundle Part A hospital coverage, Part B outpatient coverage, and Part D drug coverage—plus extras like gym memberships and dental care—for no additional premium.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
I’ve been to my share of fancy Vegas eateries but found plenty to enjoy, or at least tolerate, if you don’t want to pad your vacation bill with extras.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The people looked like extras on a set, watching in a tight group from across the street.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
Vocabulary lists containing extra
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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