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extricate

[ek-stri-keyt] / ˈɛk strɪˌkeɪt /


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To extricate itself, Unilever eventually transferred to the Israeli licensee the assets needed to sell Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in Israel and its territories—for as long as he desires.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, despite these woes, I was able to extricate some March Madness picks from the collective wisdom, or otherwise, of the major AI platforms.

From MarketWatch Mar. 18, 2026

They cut off the windshield of the truck to extricate the two passengers trapped inside, said Fullerton Fire Capt. Robert Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.

From Barron's Jan. 16, 2026

My mind raced as I tried to think of a tactful way to extricate myself.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

He draws her toward him, she extricates herself and gives him a small wave, no hug in sight.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2023

It's the "get this" energy we want for J. Smith-Cameron's "Succession" diva Gerri once she extricates herself from Roman Roy's toxic orbit.

From Salon May 21, 2023

McManus throws ladders, extricates people from car crashes, breaks down doors and conducts search-and-rescue operations.

From Seattle Times Jan. 13, 2023

Instead, Shirley centers the author’s artistic brilliance, Dickinson revels in the poet’s real creative confidence, The Great trickily extricates the contradictions of the Enlightened despot’s position.

From The Guardian Jun. 4, 2020

Guessing in an instant the author of the trick, he extricates the bone and quick as thought, shies it at the head of the occupant of the Chair.

From Toronto of Old by Scadding, Henry

This ascent cannot be extricated from a geopolitical context that has seen Europe battling for relevance while other major powers jostle for supremacy in many areas, notably AI.

From Barron's Oct. 21, 2025

But it wasn’t until last year that GM extricated itself—for the most part—from India.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 22, 2025

Their bodies were extricated not by trained rescuers, but by locals who used rudimentary equipment.

From BBC Apr. 2, 2025

Firefighters extricated passengers from the taxicab and provided medical aid.

From Seattle Times May 23, 2024

I made an effort not to exhale near Lara as she groggily extricated herself from the sleeping bag.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

After extricating himself from the deal, Rose went it alone until signing with McLaren.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

He lets the film pause and breathe, believably extricating Pansy from her pain for just a moment to give her a taste of what reprieve and lightness might look like.

From Salon Jan. 10, 2025

Zwirner would not disclose the financial terms of extricating the gallery from that project.

From New York Times Jul. 26, 2023

The complexity of extricating the technology platforms that allow equity trading and then integrating them at another bank was another factor in Credit Suisse's decision to hold off, the people said.

From Reuters Mar. 8, 2023

“How well I know the pain of a broken heart,” the widow murmured, extricating her hands from the admiral’s.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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