extricate
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
- extricable adjective
- extrication noun
- unextricated adjective
Etymology
Origin of extricate
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin extricātus (past participle of extricāre ), equivalent to ex- ex- 1 + tric(ae) “perplexities” + -ātus -ate 1
Example Sentences
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They cut off the windshield of the truck to extricate the two passengers trapped inside, said Fullerton Fire Capt. Robert Thompson.
From Los Angeles Times
After extricating himself from the contract, he put out a series of independent albums - as well as a seventh volume of Rotten Riddims - but gradually moved behind the scenes as a writer and producer.
From BBC
We would not extricate ourselves from that costly conflict for another seventeen years.
From Los Angeles Times
Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.
From Barron's
Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.
From Barron's
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