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But if it also wins 13 electorate races, then parliament creates an extra, overhang seat for it, pushing up its total to 121.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Aside from adding an extra step and thus more to the prosecutor’s workload, complaints can also be strategically costly.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Over the last decade, Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, according to a Resolution Foundation report.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Enter McManus, who in two games has one field goal and eight extra points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Did she think she was going to get extra points for helping me?
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
I liken it to the exclusive extras menu on DVDs; people seem to really enjoy seeing something get made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
She hasn’t been able to add to her savings or put money away for travel, and she has cut back on extras like dining out with friends.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Newcastle carved through Leicester with just under seven minutes left when Ollie Leatherbarrow's bold carry saw him break a tackle as Cameron Jordan went over with Zack Henry adding the extras.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
All of us were extras, and I feel like people saw us in the films and started to emulate us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Why don’t I throw you another, smaller party and you can get your footage extras there?
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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Theater - Introductory
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