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extractions

British

/ ɪkˈstrækʃənz /

plural noun

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

groundnut extractions

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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

Different procedures - fillings, extractions and more complicated work - are assigned a different number of UDAs.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

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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