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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The sites hold artisanal mining permits and declare gold sales but when you fly over them, there is no sign of extraction activity.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Exterminators charge extra for extraction and often leave contaminated hives behind after applying insecticides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The issue with traditional CAR-T therapies is that they require a highly complex, bespoke manufacturing process that can take weeks from the initial extraction of the patient’s blood to the final infusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The day after his extraction from the cookhouse, Marlena turns and sees him ducking behind a tent flap.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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