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Recent Examples of extrication
The driver of the truck was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, according to the release.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As troopers were headed to the scene, the Shelton Police Department notified Troop I that multiple parties were injured, including a passenger who was unconscious and requiring extrication, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Due to the type of incident, Yolo County officials say extensive extrication efforts were needed to remove the person.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Officers began life-saving measures, and fire personnel were needed for extrication.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The fire department noted that there was no fire or hazardous-material exposure, and no extrication operations were required.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As troopers were headed to the scene, the Shelton Police Department notified Troop I that multiple parties were injured, including a passenger who was unconscious and requiring extrication, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Due to the type of incident, Yolo County officials say extensive extrication efforts were needed to remove the person.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Officers began life-saving measures, and fire personnel were needed for extrication.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The fire department noted that there was no fire or hazardous-material exposure, and no extrication operations were required.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrication
Noun
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That pact is partly about protection, said Naomi Hossain, a professor of Development Studies at SOAS University of London.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump has been outspoken about his plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security threats from Russia and China.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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By Monday, other top athletes who have previously found themselves in political controversy were rallying to Hess' defense.—
STEVEN SLOAN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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And on Sunday before 70,823 at Levi’s Stadium, the unit showed the world there is room for more than one hard-hitting, suffocating defense in Seahawks history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Publicly, the team highlighted civilian uses such as infrastructure monitoring and rescue support.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Floodwater pushed inside the hospital and cut the power, forcing patients and staff to evacuate to the roof in hopes of rescue.—
Brett Kelman,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The retailer voluntarily supported local environmental, cultural, and preservation initiatives during the campaign’s production.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The women's health employee benefits platform Maven is working with Color Health to offer fertility preservation options to women of childbearing age diagnosed with cancer.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Coverage will feature a look at the island’s historic significance as a military base, prison and seabird conservation site.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the city’s Historic Preservation team presented a draft to the neighborhood showing what a conservation district would look like, including design guidelines for new construction and renovations, trees, yards and fences.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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