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As for kicking, Cameron Dicker is typically automatic on extra points, but he missed one after linebacker Junior Colson scored on an interception return in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The extra distance means participants may have missed out on qualifying for the Boston Marathon, as well as personal best times.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In acreage terms, Germany’s wildfires are small, but they are getting worse—and the conflicts of the last century add an extra dimension of peril.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Charpentier said it was too early to forecast eventual price increases for consumers, but warned that the extra costs were difficult to absorb in full.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I’m just saying. Haven’t you noticed all the extra money Mom’s been spending? The kitchen remodel? Three vacations in six months?”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
The first act has a visceral, terrifying sequence with panicky close-ups of extras sprinting pell-mell toward the car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Premium seats are better profit-makers, and airlines can still offer extras for a price.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
In Greece, there has been criticism over the lack of Greek actors in the film, beyond extras.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Perks—the often-lavish extras layered on top of executive pay—are booming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
There was no room for extras in the camp; everything did double duty.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing extra
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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