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But in that noise, Zverev found an extra gear, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Researchers at TU Wien, working with teams from the University of Vienna, JKU Linz and the University of Innsbruck, have developed a new approach designed to capture and process some of that extra information.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
William Hensley, a former Postal Service official familiar with election mail, said he was concerned about rushing out significant extra duties for postal workers handling business mail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
She is distraught as she has been left trying to feed their five children - and has taken on extra work washing clothes.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Glory didn’t seem bothered and fell asleep instantly as Orion climbed to the foot of her bed for extra warmth.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Feinberg-Mngomezulu added the extras for a 26-17 lead and slotted a 70th-minute penalty to push the lead out to 12 points.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Big Ridley commands armies of extras, builds enormous sets and deploys cutting-edge visual effects to create places that no longer exist — or never did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 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
Don’t cry, the street said, or you’ll get two extras.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
Vocabulary lists containing extra
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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