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extricate

[ek-stri-kayt] / ˈɛk strɪˌkeɪt /


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Ganesh Aryaal, the chief district officer, told BBC Nepali that relatives will still be able to extricate the remains of their loved ones, once they are identified through DNA testing.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

But before Sorsby ever takes a snap for the Red Raiders, he’s aiming to extricate himself from the situation altogether: by entering the supplemental draft.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 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

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

But when I finally extricate myself from the back seat and stand up, I see it’s not my mom.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

“The disposal of the Russian hygiene entity extricates the company from a business that cast a shadow over its first-quarter results,” the analyst said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

Wide awake at 3:42 a.m., she quietly extricates herself from the man sleeping beside her, rises from their bed and, after a few ominously involved precautions, slips out into the night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2020

As for oneself, what with courage and good spirit, one extricates oneself.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 by Eugène Sue

Several of the injured were trapped inside or under vehicles on the ground, and needed to be extricated by fire and rescue crews, said Jadallah.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The U.S. extricated a pair of vessels but triggered an escalation from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

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

The man was extricated by Long Beach police, and he along with the driver were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to the upper body.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024

I close my eyes for a moment and then it’s as if I’ve woken from the deepest slumber, as if someone has extricated me from granite.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

One video shows him under the rubble, carefully extricating the body of an infant from around the body of another small child, who is alive.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025

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

After extricating herself from a toxic ex-boyfriend, Anna decides she’d like to have a child.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 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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