simmering

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Corporate credit spreads have also remained relatively calm, despite simmering worries about underwriting standards in the adjacent private-credit space.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Abby’s removal had laid bare a simmering conflict between Ned’s daughter and Reynolds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

While it is obviously premature to declare the Iran war over, we can now better assess the economic damage, particularly with oil prices simmering down notably.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

New Vogue makes a fresh batch every morning for guests, simmering the collagen-rich drink so long it becomes somewhat gelatinous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Suddenly, within the simmering wrath and agony of the veer, Gabe felt hunger.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry