simmering

Example Sentences

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I love stirring it into simmering refried beans—or, more often these days, refried lentils—which become a deeply satisfying weekday lunch with little more than a tortilla and a squeeze of lime.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

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

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

But she also hadn’t flung the angry words at him that were simmering below the surface: How could you and Ivy's mom have signed those agreements?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix