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extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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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

“You look at how close we were last year, and it gives you the confidence to say what will take us the extra step.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Retail participation is three to six times higher than usual, which creates the fear of extra volatility.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The extra space, privacy and access to a kitchen make a big difference, especially on longer trips.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

From the extra saddlebag, I pull out the hatchet, hammer, ribbons, and stakes.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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