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espresso

[e-spres-oh] / ɛˈsprɛs oʊ /


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I first interviewed El-Sayed at his home last April, where he poured me an espresso shot using equipment that looked like it belonged in a laboratory.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2026

This is the country that gave the world the red of Ferrari, the speed of Monza, and legions of rabid fans who are forever on their fifth espresso.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Starbucks’s espresso refreshers, matcha and artisanal baked goods showed “continued strength” in the quarter, CEO Brian Niccol said on the call.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The one who can knock back a double espresso or even an energy drink in the evening and still drift off to sleep an hour or so later.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

“It’s chocolate and espresso, I think. You wanna try it?”

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

The first time I saw the U.S. and Canadian women play each other live, it felt as if someone had taken a standard hockey game, given it six espressos, and kicked it in the shins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026

She’s eaten croissants by the Eiffel Tower, drunk espressos outside the Colosseum and now, could it be time for fish and chips on the London Eye?

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024

That's the equivalent of two espressos or four cups of instant coffee or eight cups of tea.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2023

While the stores have attracted business from tourists, most Italians still prefer to sip their espressos at the thousands of smaller, family-owned coffee bars across the country.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2023

Cigarettes dangle from manicured fingers; tiny dogs wait patiently for owners to finish espressos; every female foot is shod in a high-heeled designer shoe.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins


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