boiling over
Example Sentences
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It’s almost like we’re seeing interpersonal deliberations that usually go on behind the curtain boiling over into public talks, which is extraordinarily unusual.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2026
Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at filling stations and boiling over into anger.
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
O’Hara’s decision to close nearby streets and allow residents to mourn Pretti’s death helped keep the situation from boiling over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
He had been a target of supporters' anger for months, with long-term frustrations now boiling over as Wolves - 14 points from 17th place - stare at a return to the Championship.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
Then it was like the radiator boiling over or the tea kettle blowing its top.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
