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Recent Examples of extrication
Andrews said that fire department personnel had to use the Jaws of Life to get to the two teenagers in the back of the vehicle during the lengthy extrication, per the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
One person was found trapped inside, prompting immediate extrication efforts by emergency crews.
—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
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
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
One person was found trapped inside, prompting immediate extrication efforts by emergency crews.
—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
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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Recent rulings by the conservative-leaning Supreme Court also have rolled back federal protections under the Voting Rights Act.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Any outdoor shelter site must be fire resistant and offer protection from heat as well as flame, Wara said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Mejia noted that private security is being coordinated by sororities for their facilities and that UCLA intends to continue working with the community to support safety along Hilgard Avenue and across campus.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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According to Ritter, defense attorneys could have been searching for a final opportunity to strengthen Anthony's position before the case reached the jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Garrett has spent his entire career as a defensive end in a 4-3 defense, whereas the Rams have played in a 3-4 scheme during the McVay era with two outside linebackers lining up at the line of scrimmage.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Many early donations came from outside the area entirely, as former employees and devoted stargazers rode to Yerkes’ rescue, according to Dianna Colman, the nonprofit’s founding board chair.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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While some first responders used saws to cut away panels from the chute, other crew members readied themselves for a potential rope rescue operation or wall breach.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The answers separate skillcations that support cultural preservation from those that merely repackage it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While the chain has expanded to almost 200 locations, local community and conservation (the company has preserved millions of acres of land for wildlife) are at the core of not only Bass Pro but also Morris’s personal ethos.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Visitors experienced a live butterfly encounter, connected with experts, enjoyed live entertainment, and discovered global efforts in pollinator conservation.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Extrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrication. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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