extraction
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The advance look at September GDP showed decreases in manufacturing and oil and gas extraction, partially offset by increases in utilities and wholesale trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Among projects for the extraction, refining, or recycling of strategic minerals supported by the European Union, five involve tungsten, including two mines.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
"That is a huge extraction for officers," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Remarkably, the antibacterial activity appeared regardless of which prehistoric extraction technique the researchers used.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The architects of the Jamaica uprisings had been of Beninese and Congolese extraction, willful and cunning.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
Mary started treatment associated with the advanced disease - including teeth extractions - but David was questioning the diagnosis.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
PE-owned dentist offices are more likely to change focus from prevention to more-lucrative restoration procedures, and some have been sued by former patients alleging unnecessary tooth extractions and root canals.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026
When I book a facial while traveling, I’m not looking for heavy extractions or intensive treatments — just hydration and relaxation.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
The day after the SHU extractions, CO Konoval showed his videotape in the minutes before lineup.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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