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boil

[boil] / bɔɪl /






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Alex Karp—describing himself as a “madman”—has brought the simmering tension between fast-rising AI giants and established tech players to a boil.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 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

But early in the year, core inflation excluding food and energy prices started to percolate, and the war with Iran has seemed to bring inflation to a boil.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

Sass did not even have the energy to scold me when I let the ghee boil over into the fire or forgot to sweep the courtyard.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

Haaland and Gabriel have been central figures as their clubs battle for domestic supremacy, creating a rivalry that regularly boils over into animosity.

From BBC Jul. 5, 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

Grasping the essence of Anthony Head’s magnetism boils down to knowing the tale of two Ruperts.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Newman’s endorsement of Rigetti and Infleqtion boils down to the market’s low expectations.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

The skin under my eyes boils with tears. uYou knew my mom cheated.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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

Outside the Tahiti, frustrations boiled over as families trying to recover bodies shouted at others wanting to clear the way for a potential rescue.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

This spring, tensions boiled over at a city council meeting that dragged past midnight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

If feeding your baby formula, you can give them a little cooled boiled water as well as their usual feeds.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

“There’s probably a mountain of boiled eggs in the dining room with our names on them. And biscuits with jam, too.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

It’s boiling outside … so, time for a Santa convention.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The fury from PlayStation die-hards, gamers more broadly, and even creators, has been absolutely boiling ever since the announcement, which earned thousands of aggrieved comments on the brand’s own website.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The reference to Sky News is because Farage is boiling with anger at what he sees as the recent "harassment" of his daughter at one of his properties.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Others argue that’s impossible given the constant fuel required to keep a stew boiling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

They’d hunt one down, butcher the animal, cut up the meat, and preserve it in jars they sealed shut in boiling water.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis




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