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extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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The higher pension without the annual increase, on the other hand, places more responsibility on you to invest wisely and perhaps avoid spending the extra income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Through its first decade of existence, MLS had done its best to attract whichever big names it could to fill a few extra seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

First, his boat with around 160 people on board, including women and children, managed to evade the extra naval patrols off Mauritania and Senegal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

With the 3% annual increase, the lower pension finally exceeds the pension with the extra $700 per month after nine years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

It was the only way to get her to let us spend the extra time we needed to at his house.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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