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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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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 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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When heathy, Kancey has been a big part of the Bucs defense.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the shortages of Patriot defense systems remain a concern amid reports that the Pentagon is considering diverting advanced defensive weapons earmarked for Ukraine to the Middle East.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Residents will be able to find pets by adopting from shelters or rescue groups, including breed-specific rescues.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement and Roselin’s friends frantically searched for the missing swimmer, but rescue attempts by Ocean Rescue and the Coast Guard were unsuccessful.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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Japan stands out among countries heavily dependent on energy from the Persian Gulf, having so far refrained from calling for conservation measures seen in places like Australia and South Korea.—
Shoko Oda,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Susan Carr is senior conservation project manager for the Putnam Land Conservancy.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Extrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrication. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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