boil

Example Sentences

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Over the past year, frustrations have reached a boiling point.

From BBC

The issue boiled over at a tense City Council meeting earlier this month, where city leaders rebuffed the mayor’s request to significantly increase police hiring.

From Los Angeles Times

But at the end of the day it boils down to me and you.

From Salon

To test this idea, Rumford placed the cannon barrels in water and timed how long it took for the water to boil.

From Science Daily

The Lakers have been assessed five technical fouls in the last two games because of conduct with officials as frustration over inconsistent calls is starting to boil over.

From Los Angeles Times