extraction
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Ramshackle extraction infrastructure means Venezuela currently produces only about 1 percent of daily global supply.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
The nail-biting finale saw the two pairs jumping on an extraction plane from a beach in north Wales, narrowly escaping the hunters.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
In 2021, the Greenlandic government, which manages the island's natural resources, declared a moratorium on the exploration and extraction of oil across the Arctic territory, which has been profoundly disrupted by climate change.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
With the riches of the sea at their fingertips, British colonial officials sought new methods of extraction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Once they hauled the cargo upstairs to their lab, they let it cool for a week before beginning the tedious process of reduction, oxidation, precipitation, and extraction.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
McPhail said homeowners are starting to tap more of their home equity but that those extractions are rising more for consumers with lower credit scores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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
It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 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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