boil
Example Sentences
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Cover the pot and cook until the water starts to boil.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
“You’ve got three very different candidates, each with very different constituencies, all within the margin of error. It’s going to boil down to turnout,” said Mark DiCamillo, the director of Berkeley IGS polls.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The tension came to a boil when NJ Transit announced last month it would charge fans $150 for a round-trip ticket from Manhattan to the Meadowlands, a ride that typically costs around $13.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Daizen Maeda has come to the boil at the right time, scoring seven goals in his past five games.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A late August sun seemed to boil the river and the deerflies and horseflies were not to be believed.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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