simmer
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Oil futures were choppy while Asian indexes got a short-lived chip-driven boost, as Middle East tensions simmer and investors await further news on potential U.S.-Iran talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Add a can of white beans and a few cups of broth, then let it simmer briefly.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“Things could change quickly if Middle Eastern tensions simmer down, but the longer oil routes remain blocked, the more embedded hawkish forecasts will become,” Nathan noted.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
By the time Howard finally got there, my temper had settled down from a boil to a simmer.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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