boil
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She told me, “I boil happiness down to ‘Let Them’ and ‘Let Me.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
What happened to us then should be a warning to England now, because these are the kind of games where tempers can boil over and affect the result.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Petersen-Smith said that, in the context of the global war on terror, the term low boil is useful because it describes a type of second stage that has been characteristic of recent U.S. wars.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Those in the affected blocks should bring all tap water to a boil for one minute and let it cool before use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
A soft noise like a kettle about to boil for tea.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
People showed strange boils and rashes that volunteers photographed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
But any technique that boils security selection down to a simple screen is bound to get some things wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
We’ve found that wellness really boils down to six behaviors: having social relationships, staying sharp mentally, avoiding unnecessary risks, getting good sleep, exercising, and, yes, eating well.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026
Neville whimpered as boils started to pop up all over his nose.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
"The state government will supply boiled eggs separately to these schools by engaging self-help groups from August 1," Adhikari told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Peeled russet potatoes, lettuce and three cups of water are then thrown into the mix, boiled and, finally, simmered.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Hiddleston, who spoke with WSJ about his morning routine, swears by regular runs, soft boiled eggs and Arsenal football.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
But dishes evolve, and for years, the salad has been served with boiled potatoes and blanched beans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Everyone had a piece of boiled fish with some of the water for gravy.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Together, they create the Sun's granulation, a constantly changing pattern that resembles bubbles in a boiling liquid.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
"When I returned to the area, I stepped on a boiling hot patch of sand, and had to be carried off the beach," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s boiling outside … so, time for a Santa convention.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
June was particularly brutal for Europe as a "heat dome" -- a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot -- led to all-time and monthly temperature records in several countries.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“One time it was a woman boiling bear pee to drink it.”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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