extra
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Belfast City Council and Translink are urging people to plan ahead and leave extra time for journeys to and from the city.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
However it warned that extra funding to this level was "only one of the options available to Treasury, and it does not seem the most likely".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“It’s an extra tool to have some peace in retirement.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
In your home, during a heat wave, electric fans do the same: blow extra hot air around, potentially raising your body temperature instead of cooling it down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
In the meantime, I’ll devote all my extra free time to help him launch his business, just like he says I promised I would.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
And while she knows people watch it for the drama and conversations it sparks, she thinks those are just "added extras" and the romances should be at the centre of the show.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Perks—the often-lavish extras layered on top of executive pay—are booming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
These are the extras that make a gathering feel abundant and special — even when they require very little work.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many Advantage plans bundle Part A hospital coverage, Part B outpatient coverage, and Part D drug coverage—plus extras like gym memberships and dental care—for no additional premium.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 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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