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The phrase "for extra measure" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when you want to indicate that something is being done in addition to what is necessary, often to ensure a better outcome.
Example: "I added a pinch of salt for extra measure to enhance the flavor of the dish."
Alternatives: "for good measure" or "to be safe."
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For extra measure, she slit her wrists.
For extra measure Mr. Zimerman issued his stern warning.
For extra measure, I'll play a word game.
For extra measure, Nobu threw in assorted sushi rolls.
For extra measure, he cited the rigorous health checks demanded by the likes of the European Food Safety Authority and the USA Food and Drug Administration.
For extra measure, two of his law students, Michael Bogner and John Saroff, are seriously at work on making a movie of the book.
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In its statement, the Bank of England highlighted the need for extra measures to kick-start lending.
"But the demand for extra measures could also lead to a backlash, destabilise the entire political system and democracy itself.
People on both sides of the fight want the situation to explode, he said, and that means there is an urgent need for extra measures.
10.02am: Lucas Papademos's call for extra measures to stimulate that Greek economy (see 9.55am) reminds me that Francois Hollande, the socialist candidate for the French presidency, has demanded that the European Central Bank is given a new mandate for growth.
All three organisations agreed that it was "prudent" to consider the case for extra measures to help National Grid balance the electricity network during the middle of the decade when capacity margins could be tight.
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