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fester

[fes-ter] / ˈfɛs tər /


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Given your reaction, I don’t believe it’s a good idea to let this fester.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Salim says that both show the dangers of allowing pride to fester and swell unchecked.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

She says she does her best to tell him that the system is cruel and wrong, but she doesn’t want the anger to fester.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Despite this, he's facing a dwindling number of volunteers and donors - a symptom, as he puts it, of a town "left to fester" in economic strife.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Her skirt caught the cool evening wind, which tugged her away even fester.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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