boil
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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
"The fact that we can boil water under ambient conditions is a big achievement."
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
It was powerful enough to cause a "very tiny kettle" in a vial to boil off a small amount of water rapidly, says Han.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
They would funnel information and boil down data to pithy takeaways for their superiors.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Moss heard the water running; he heard the thump of a cabinet closing; he heard the gentle whistle minutes later as the kettle began to boil.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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