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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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Even preparations made from the same plant part may behave differently depending on the extraction or fermentation method.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

It is housed in a zigzag building of titanium zinc—a striking Berlin landmark that draws thousands of tourists for the architecture alone—designed by Daniel Libeskind, an American architect of Polish-Jewish extraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Pozar also pointed to his concerns about data extraction after reports about Kenya-based workers who reviewed graphic content captured by Meta's AI glasses.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

Ramshackle extraction infrastructure means Venezuela currently produces only about 1 percent of daily global supply.

From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026

The architects of the Jamaica uprisings had been of Beninese and Congolese extraction, willful and cunning.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

PE-owned dentist offices are more likely to change focus from prevention to more-lucrative restoration procedures, and some have been sued by former patients alleging unnecessary tooth extractions and root canals.

From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026

When I book a facial while traveling, I’m not looking for heavy extractions or intensive treatments — just hydration and relaxation.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

The union said the sums that could be earned in the private sector for things like new patient exams, fillings and extractions were twice what the NHS paid.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

The day after the SHU extractions, CO Konoval showed his videotape in the minutes before lineup.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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