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cauldron

[kawl-druhn] / ˈkɔl drən /
NOUN
caldron
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NOUN
crucible
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NOUN
kettle
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A recent study estimated that one in two homes is "inadequately equipped" to cope with high temperatures, turning into a "thermal cauldron" during increasingly frequent heatwaves that scientists say are linked to human-induced climate change.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

That will add more heat to the IPO cauldron.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Part of England's approach under McCullum has been to create a relaxed environment for the players, to empower them to make their own decisions and to remove pressure in the cauldron of international sport.

From BBC May 29, 2026

Legendary BBC commentator Ted Lowe, predicting trouble may be ahead in the Crucible cauldron, says: "The butterflies must be floating around his tummy."

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

Soon the cauldron would be in Gwydion’s hands and the long task ended.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

In Fiorito, neighbors come and go to "Diego's house," as they call it, lugging containers which volunteers fill with chicken stew or other meals cooked in giant cauldrons in the yard.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

Shiffrin’s quadrennial struggles—and the What’s up with Mikaela? media cauldrons they’ve inspired—have confounded her as much as anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

Those stereotypes might bring to mind images of black hats, broomsticks and cackling over cauldrons, common in much media.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2025

Later that afternoon, the cauldrons all set for cooking, Hannah walked with Rivka and Shifre to the water pump.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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