in the near future
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Before exercising, participants also rated their hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and intention to eat in the near future.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
In September 2026 similar fears were raised again after some AI researchers warned the tech could threaten humanity in the near future.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Slowing economic growth could give the CBT room to cut rates in the near future, ING’s economists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Celebrating the "historic" pact on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez both sidelined the notion of elections in the near future.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
The light was warm, promising more temperate weather in the near future, but even the sight of robins scrabbling for worms couldn’t brighten Ophie’s mood.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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