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They get an extra lift from cheaper U.S.-sourced hydrogen for their refineries and their own more profitable petrochemical operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In April, Robinhood said it expected to invest an extra $100 million toward creating a new app and other support efforts for those accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The incident has prompted calls for extra safety measures on the beach, including signage and life jackets.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
This extra funding is drawn down from the general fund — so it adds to the total allotted for education.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He looks right at me, his lightly freckled cheeks extra pink from the run, and his blue-green eyes focused on mine.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
In Greece, there has been criticism over the lack of Greek actors in the film, beyond extras.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 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
Fatima bowled Ghosh in her final over, but conceded seven runs in extras, while Deepti finished with 12 from nine deliveries.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
“Why are we paying extras $180 a day when they look so plastic anyway?” he asked, eliciting slightly nervous chuckles from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“It’s waffle day. You got any extras to send me?”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing extra
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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