extractions

noun

Definition of extractionsnext
plural of extraction
as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended a family of Italian extraction

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  1. origins
  2. families
  3. blood
Noun
  • The Sky Axe may have spoken, to those who knew its origins, of distant horizons; and now, thanks to the young woman who found it, the skies of the American Midwest are part of its story, too.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Cena credits the origins of this signature phrase and gesture to a moment of sibling fun.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of families
Noun
  • With arteriosclerosis, the arterial walls become thickened and less elastic, which can restrict blood flow and make the heart have to work harder to pump blood through the body.1 In atherosclerosis, the artery stiffness is due to plaque buildup within the arterial walls.
    Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • According to research, vaping, like smoking, has an immediate negative effect on the user’s blood flow — even if the vape does not contain any nicotine.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of blood
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extractions

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