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[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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IQM, a Finnish start-up, announced Friday that it had taken on extra funding to keep up with high investor demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The extra return that investors get for holding U.S. companies’ bonds instead of ultrasafe Treasurys is hovering near multidecade lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And for a plant-based version, I love using chickpeas dressed with a splash of olive brine or artichoke heart brine for a little extra salinity.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This includes a bit of extra work to learn how a fund has distributed dividends and capital gains to consider potential tax consequences.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Taking the wash down the street to Quon’s laundry was usually my younger brothers’ job, but extra chores were part of my punishment.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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