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While the Food and Drink Federation is warning that their members could be increasing prices by 9 or 10% by the end of the year, that might not come to pass.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In an industry that monetizes every square foot of space, it’s a costly gamble for regulation that may not come to pass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The only reason that didn’t come to pass is that Israel finally declared a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon on Thursday evening.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Waller emphasized he did not expect a worst-case scenario to come to pass, but said the Fed has to tread carefully.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

That much had come to pass, but there was a piece missing, the most important piece: to hold Sarai in his arms.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor