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extractions

British  
/ ɪkˈstrækʃənz /

plural noun

  1. the residue remaining after an oilseed has had the oil extracted by a solvent. Used as a feed for animals Compare expellers

    groundnut extractions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A UK-wide analysis by MyTribe Insurance, external 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

McPhail said homeowners are starting to tap more of their home equity but that those extractions are rising more for consumers with lower credit scores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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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