extra
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The staff has extra time to chop and cook items more carefully, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
There is a danger, however, that Lego’s light touch might backfire, and parents won’t be thrilled about paying premium prices for a toy that essentially has a few extra beeps and boops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
But even without the extra rest, he put a charge into his go-ahead swing Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
But some welcomed the extra money it would generate, which the council said would be used on public transport.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“We need to buy nails, extra wood if we can,” says Father.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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These are the extras that make a gathering feel abundant and special — even when they require very little work.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Many Advantage plans bundle Part A hospital coverage, Part B outpatient coverage, and Part D drug coverage—plus extras like gym memberships and dental care—for no additional premium.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
At another point, he recalled recently watching “Wicked” on an airplane and wondering aloud why studios still bothered paying human extras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
The Maextro, which runs on Huawei technology, parks by itself and costs about $173,000 with extras such as a 40-inch screen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Russell had once mentioned that people lined up outside hoping to be cast as extras.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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