festering

Example Sentences

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But with little progress on the issues festering and so much riding on their relationship, any reprieve could be temporary—and the space for surprises large.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

At a recent meeting of Save Our Domes, a local environmental group, a member described the proposed mines as “equivalent to a huge festering boil on the face of a family member.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Ray’s mysterious and fraught history as a member of the British military during the Troubles is a festering boil this film will eventually lance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

"I think that's always a big festering ground for horror to make statements," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

But it was darker here, with the trees thick overhead, and festering with dampness and an odor of ill health.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry