simmering

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With the domestic economy still grinding through weak consumption and industrial overcapacity, Xi can present a smoother U.S. relationship as a counterweight to the discontent simmering in property, employment and local finance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I'm not a huge fan of the chorus – a simple climb up the scale of C Minor – but Lund's simmering intensity is captivating.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But the results point to a large number of young people who are supportive of immigrants and simmering anger over the way the administration has carried out deportations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The simmering Iran conflict and high oil prices, however, are likely to keep a lid on how fast manufacturers can expand.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

I pretended not to hear and so did Miss Marva Hendrix, but we both knew what was simmering in the kitchen besides gravy.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia