- plural of extraction.
extractions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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A UK-wide analysis by MyTribe Insurance found the price of initial consultations had risen by 23% in two years to £80 on average, while simple extractions have gone up by 32% to £139.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 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
It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 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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