simmering
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Leverkus' group is not officially recognised by BC's government, and what it is trying to achieve highlights simmering tensions in fire-prone regions between those who enforce evacuation orders and those who defy them.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
"There was anger simmering around me and I was scared for my life," the 36-year-old told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the early 2000s, England’s so-called Golden Generation was undone by simmering rivalries between the boldface names.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
So sore loser or not, he tapped into a lack of faith in elected officials and simmering frustration with City Hall, which happen to be the essence of today’s column.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Ma lifts the simmering curry from the stove and heaps huge servings on two plates.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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