fester
Example Sentences
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The company is “kind of letting it fester now,” with the potential for the narrative to drag into next week, he added.
From MarketWatch
“The entertainment industry isn’t immune to this festering disease,” he continued.
From Los Angeles Times
He referred to students in Florida being told slaves developed skills "for their personal benefit", and said the entertainment industry "isn't immune to this festering disease".
From BBC
“On the same account, I feel like you can’t allow things to just fester.”
From Seattle Times
Take your pick of festering, lingering or growing conflicts across the planet.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.