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extensive

[ik-sten-siv] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /


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Rethinking the fractured and overly extensive breadth of the paddock and pits complex - which covers a vastly greater distance than anywhere else - would also be a good idea.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

They have their own educational curriculum with an extensive reading list.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

The firm said its jack mackerel products were "clearly identified" and had been introduced following extensive product and consumer testing, describing it as having a "milder flavour and meatier texture".

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

The same basic problem affects far larger structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge, which require extensive repainting to keep their protective coatings in good condition.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

There are a surprising number of places to hide something that size even in any ordinary modern house; you don’t need secret panels and extensive cellars in order to make something hard to find.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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