And yet the European Union is one of the world's biggest exporters of sugar.This is possible only because Europe's sugar farmers are as adept at extracting favours from Brussels as they are at extracting sucrose from beet.
Fusobacteria are similarly adept at extracting nutrients.
The Spaniards are masters at extracting money from Brussels.
But the conventional court system has proved surprisingly effective at extracting intelligence.
Also, Dr. Pollak said, tumors are adept at extracting glucose from the blood.
"The audacity of Wall Street at extracting fees never ceases to amaze me," Mr. Keating said.
North Korea's about-turn is chiefly aimed at extracting more aid and trade from Japan.
Entrees further demonstrate Mr. Szapiro's skill at extracting maximum flavor from a minimum of ingredients.
CANADIANS are adept at extracting advantage from their long, hard winters.
Much of the talk on both sides is aimed at extracting concessions in negotiations.
Tom DeLay, the Republican leader of the House of Representatives, is a master at extracting special-interest funding.
