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extract

[ik-strakt, ek-strakt, ek-strakt] / ɪkˈstrækt, ˈɛk strækt, ˈɛk strækt /






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There are a number of ways the chancellor could extract more money from the sector.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

In reality, even a monopolist wouldn’t be able to extract all consumer surplus, because of the presence of alternatives and the inability to fully know consumers’ willingness to pay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"We have to extract a DNA profile from their relatives and then compare".

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Small variations in magnetic field strength cause the structure to produce a subtle "wobble," potentially allowing an organism to extract detailed information about its geographic position.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The following is an extract from the annals of Redwall by John Churchmouse.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

They pioneered phytocosmetology—using plant extracts and essential oils in combination with advanced technological research.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

In a paper published in October 2025 called "Artificial Writing and Automated Detection", researchers at the University of Chicago found Pangram "achieving near-zero error rates" on medium-to-long extracts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

The company is most known for its camera network, which extracts data about cars from photographs and allows operators to search for vehicles by description or license plate number.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

In tests involving oral samples from patients, extracts from the gum sharply reduced one virus and two types of bacteria linked to the disease.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026

"Take a pin from your hair," Amber says, ruining her Belle-bun as she extracts her own.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

To find the biological machinery behind this unusual behavior, Lerner extracted DNA from the entire community of microorganisms living in the soil samples.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

"We want an industry run in the interests of people and the environment, with its income reinvested in the system rather than extracted from it."

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Nestle’s situation in Russia seems similar to what Danone experienced back in 2023, and throws into question the value that could be extracted from a potential sale of its Russian assets, analysts at J.P.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Sea salt, meanwhile, refers to salt extracted from ocean water or lakes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Hila at last extracted from her bag a thick, heavy-looking candle, which, after furtively glancing about the park, she placed at the base of the plastic tree trunk.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Other companies are extracting insights from large amounts of data for algorithmic-pricing strategies.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Two oil companies – Britain's Rockhopper Exploration and Israel's Navitas Petroleum – are due to begin extracting from the oilfield within two years.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

The judge ordered the companies to "refrain from initiating, pursuing, carrying out or having carried out any material actions" that would involve drilling, installing infrastructure or extracting hydrocarbons, according to a ruling seen by AFP.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

And if Mourinho has proven himself capable of one thing, it’s extracting commitment from his team.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Another group of men toiled in a quarry, extracting large rocks.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis


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