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extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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But it isn’t nearly as simple as Flores sending extra guys over and over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The board games are still in their packaging, and there’s no need for extra chairs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Toby Parkins, interim ceo at the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, said he predicted this would benefit about 900 extra businesses in Cornwall.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Medicare Advantage plans offer extra benefits such as vision and dental coverage and cap annual out-of-pocket costs but have a limited choice of doctors and extra requirements or prior authorizations for specialist referrals.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

When Midnight is nearby, Belle tugs the wagon with extra energy.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Josh Hodge added the extras to give Newcastle a 7-3 lead and he extended that to 10-3 with a simple close chip over after Sale were again penalised, this time for entering from the side.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

What surprised me most was how resourceful and resilient people have been in meeting economic challenges, even while cutting back on spending for extras.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

When money feels tight, many people often cut back on extras such as casual meals out or streaming subscriptions, said Mark Mathews, chief economist at the National Retail Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Newcastle carved through Leicester with just under seven minutes left when Ollie Leatherbarrow's bold carry saw him break a tackle as Cameron Jordan went over with Zack Henry adding the extras.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Yarrow’s been helping himself to extras at mealtime every day for months, and I guess Dr.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy


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