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extensive

[ik-sten-siv] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /


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There has been no extensive research in Britain on why school absence might be causing obesity, but doctors who have spoken to the BBC have their theories.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Officials and state media have focused on the scale of search operations, with some reports giving extensive space to the deployment of more than 2,300 rescuers along with helicopters and drones.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

They will also need to undertake extensive public-messaging campaigns to inform voters of the new changes.

From Slate Sep. 3, 2026

Their long history with Kaiser Permanente gives researchers access to an unusually extensive collection of medical information.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

“We have an extensive nonfiction section, which is sure to cover all kinds of cat health issues.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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