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extraction

[ik-strak-shuhn] / ɪkˈstræk ʃən /




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As the lake’s water sources diminish because of water use agreements regarding the Colorado River, and as this region gains more industrial activity from proposed lithium extraction, air pollution is likely to only worsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

January’s economic growth was driven by goods producers, mining, oil and gas extraction, and construction, including residential building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

These producers' profit margins have increased because as oil prices climb, the costs of extraction has remained relatively steady, said Jose Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

About 30% of the world’s helium supply is sourced from Qatar, produced as a byproduct of local natural gas extraction.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Why on earth, I wondered, would anyone choose cell extraction?

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover