refined
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Replace ultraprocessed foods, sugars, and refined flour with whole foods rich in protein and fiber, and move more often.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
After traffic picks up, another 52 days are needed for oil to arrive at far-off buyers in Asia and get refined, according to Michael Haigh, head of commodities research at Société Générale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Ghalibaf "impressed the American team as a refined and professional bargainer -- and potential leader of a new Iran", said the Post.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
"Laws passed in the House of Commons are then refined by the House of Lords but they don't have the opportunity to block them," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
One day, Peeta empties our breadbasket and points out how they have been careful to include types from the districts along with the refined bread of the Capitol.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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