espresso
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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
When the topic of splurges has come up with other alumni, the most commonly cited item has been an espresso machine, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with a thick cream top, is exclusive to Studio City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Italian Darderi used a mid-match changeover to enjoy an espresso as he battled to a 4-6 6-3 7-5 win.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Pots and pans, spice jars, an espresso pot, a large table, a few chairs...
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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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
Starbucks is to open 100 new coffee shops across Britain this year, as the country's appetite for vanilla lattes, iced espressos and banana caramel muffins continues to grow despite the gloomy economic outlook.
From Reuters ● Mar. 6, 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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