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Recent Examples of extrication
One person was found trapped inside, prompting immediate extrication efforts by emergency crews.
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Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Rescue crews immediately initiated extrication efforts and started life-saving measures, Besse said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
The driver of the truck was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Rescue crews immediately initiated extrication efforts and started life-saving measures, Besse said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
The driver of the truck was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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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His state case has been delayed because of protections that he — and everyone — is guaranteed by law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The killings inspired community concerns about security at the multistory complex in the Brownsville neighborhood, including what some said was a need for more security cameras.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Doing this every few weeks can help apply updates and clear temporary issues that may affect performance or security.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Smith notes that several of the Bucs’ free agents on defense — Anzalone, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and outside linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad — play with the kind of edge he is known for.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fire rescue crews in Lake County have been battling a wildfire near Umatilla for several days.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Deputies located her, and due to the terrain and her condition, an air rescue hoist was initiated.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The projects cover diverse artistic traditions and conservation needs, ranging from fragile works on paper to grand paintings and objects requiring advanced preservation techniques.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort The preservation of its historic garden is of prime concern at Jnane Rumi, as is a dedicated approach to social sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The book raised issues about conservation and the environmental problems caused by synthetic pesticides.—
Makenna Morrison Gary,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Return of piping plovers Monty and Rose makes a great comeback and conservation story.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Extrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrication. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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