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For the week, its worst in more than a year, WTI dropped 8.4% as supply concerns over slower China economic growth and record U.S. oil production overshadowed the simmering tensions in the Mideast.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Simmer beans: Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
—Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Decoction In this case, a decoction is prepared by soaking medicinal herbs in cold water and then bringing it to a boil and then simmering for up to thirty minutes, depending on the type of plant and strength desired.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Simmer beans: Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
—Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Decoction In this case, a decoction is prepared by soaking medicinal herbs in cold water and then bringing it to a boil and then simmering for up to thirty minutes, depending on the type of plant and strength desired.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
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