immediate

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The biggest immediate impact is likely to fall on the approximately 300 residents of Samoa, a town that sits on the tiny spit of land that protects the bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

China, Japan and South Korea have some protection thanks to large energy stockpiles, but countries like Indonesia and Thailand have more limited reserves and are at more immediate risk of facing shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The recently-announced cease-fire in the Middle East has eased immediate geopolitical concerns, removing the primary driver of higher crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In a note to investors published Wednesday, his reservations were focused chiefly on the clear disparity between the statements made by the Americans and the Iranians in the immediate aftermath of the announcement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

On that September afternoon, Gene brought her immediate supervisor, Frank Rowlett, to her desk.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield