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[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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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

Families on already-tight budgets could find the extra cost a real struggle as a result.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Super Micro is planning to offer $5 billion in new common and preferred shares and raise an extra $2 billion in an at-the-market offering in July or later.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether extra privacy is needed, access to blocked content is desired or users want to protect their data when traveling overseas, these are top choices for anyone seeking a VPN for America.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

From the general store, Ma buys cloth to stitch an extra set of pants and shirts for Father and me.

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




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