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The french fry maker said profit and sales exceeded expectations in the latest quarter, citing strong demand and steps the company has taken to counter rising costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
And here’s where I counter that a movie about how algorithms destroy humanity has to have some credible humans in it, if only to illustrate its own point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Commerce Department said the move was intended to counter Mexican tomatoes being sold in the United States at unfair prices and protect domestic growers.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
We did a lot of high intensity runs, a lot of counter movements, and invested a lot in counter pressing.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Cleo approaches the counter just as I freeze beside our empty stools.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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