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Ideally someone in my situation would have an extra cash buffer in an easily accessible savings account to pay down the card.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
But Metro leaders said that without the federal money for extra buses and workers — essentially doubling the agency’s fleet — they’ll be unable to deliver the bus service fans will need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
That crucial status allows gold produced at the Rand Refinery to be traded in global precious-metals markets without needing extra tests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
And with a memoir like this it will be the extra details that will fascinate people.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Wiping tears, she caught her breath and said, “You’re a good boy, Campbell, so I’m going to give you a little extra help.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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We only paid about $100 a month for some extras.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
A posse of extras clad in white jumpsuits and little black aprons would occasionally flood the set, tidying up and moving the furniture into new configurations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Fellow retiree Ben Garcia did succeed with the boot, however, as he kicked the extras in the aftermath of Lis' try on the verge of the full-time hooter.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
And, of course, there’s that army of extras each making the most of their five seconds of fame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Don’t cry, the street said, or you’ll get two extras.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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