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Whatever economic hit there was, it was not sudden enough to cause an instant recession.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Robusta, the cheaper and more bitter bean often used in instant coffee and espresso blends, was especially squeezed by poor weather in Vietnam.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
A youngster’s imagination inspires the most delightful sequences in the movie with softly animated adventures that pivot in an instant from romance to danger.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
My favorite section of the neighborhood grocery store happens to be the non-perishable aisle, where boxed broths, bouillon cubes, instant noodles and other handy pantry staples live.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
The robot’s booming voice startled the wolves, and in that instant she pried one of them away.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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