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The lovestruck theme continues on Opalite, whose breezy chords and Abba-esque harmonies unfurl like a blossoming romance; and Wi$h Li$t, where Swift extricates herself from the Hollywood pack for a life of domestic bliss.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

He draws her toward him, she extricates herself and gives him a small wave, no hug in sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

McManus throws ladders, extricates people from car crashes, breaks down doors and conducts search-and-rescue operations.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023

As the U.S. extricates itself from these counterinsurgencies and withdraws from Afghanistan and Iraq, it is somewhat similar to what happened after Vietnam.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2022

She flushes, extricates herself by capturing his bishop, and looks triumphant.

From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas