as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of Italian extraction
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Recent Examples of extraction
Anti-fracking advocates interrupted a speech by former Gov. Jerry Brown over his support for the controversial oil extraction practice and the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein was booed during her 1990 speech supporting the death penalty.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The deal establishes a joint reconstruction investment fund to invest in mineral, oil, and gas extraction projects.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Although Gómez faced no formal travel restrictions, the risk of being detained at the border prompted her to seek help, triggering what sources described as a silent and carefully planned extraction effort.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Other companies, including ExxonMobil, which runs brine extraction company Saltwerx, filed letters with the commission backing Standard Lithium's offer.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
The deal establishes a joint reconstruction investment fund to invest in mineral, oil, and gas extraction projects.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Although Gómez faced no formal travel restrictions, the risk of being detained at the border prompted her to seek help, triggering what sources described as a silent and carefully planned extraction effort.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Other companies, including ExxonMobil, which runs brine extraction company Saltwerx, filed letters with the commission backing Standard Lithium's offer.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraction
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Another approach, the phylogenetic species concept, emphasizes ancestry instead of breeding.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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For those without ancestry, the following nations offer quicker or simpler paths via residency.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Previous studies have proven the existence of two lineages, northern Native American and southern Native American, which developed after people first arrived on the continent across an ice bridge from Siberia and started to move south.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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What has that looked like in practice, sharing the history, sonic lineages, and socio-political context involved in the making of electronic music?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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He is charged in U.S. District Court in Colorado with a hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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The Minister for Justice can waive some of the conditions of becoming an Irish citizen where the applicant is of Irish descent or association.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The ride, named Top Gun, is designed to ascend vertically before plunging into its high-speed descent.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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But the long-term effects on cultivation, breeding and access are still playing out.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In a unique breeding strategy, males of the species die immediately after the breeding cycle, the conservancy said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The identification effort will continue for another several months at least and will include extensive genealogy work, Gary said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2025
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Learn the basics of genealogy, including how to set goals, find key records, organize information, and explore online resources.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Next was dad Harry following closely behind as his little princess met a Disney Princess, before the family was photographed going up a log flume ride at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Here’s your chance to acquire a classic off-roader with a presidential pedigree.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Brown’s youth at 23 and lack of a Broadway pedigree were things Uhry found scary, but those fears were settled when Brown shared the first two songs with Uhry.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraction. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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