simmering
Example Sentences
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"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
The tensions over US access to British military bases during the Iran War are still simmering as well.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 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
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
I’d run out of party tricks, so I just concentrated on keeping everything simmering inside.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
